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Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite in Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 90141
Mineral:Willemite in Calcite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent brown willemite crystal exposed on one edge of translucent pale-pink calcite. Under shortwave fluorescent illumination the willemite fluoresces green, and the calcite fluoresces orange.
Overall Size:31x22x20 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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