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New Jersey area is probably the most famous location for fluorescent minerals. The mines of Franklin and the Sterling
Hill Mine at Ogdensburg, Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey are world famous for fluorescent minerals. No
other site has produced more rare and interesting minerals. Over 80 fluorescent mineral samples have been taken from
these mines. While other great localities can have similar minerals, no location on earth compares with the minerals of
Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey.
The city of Franklin calls itself "The Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World"! We can't imagine a fluorescent
mineral display that does not contain a specimen from Franklin or Sterling Hill. The most common specimens from these
localities can literally "light up" a fluorescent display with beautiful reds (Calcite) and greens (Willemite) under
short-wave ultraviolet light. These specimens are made even more interesting with a mix of non fluorescent black
(Franklinite) contrasting the fluorescent display with black designs. Other fluorescent minerals from here include
Esperite (bright yellow-green), Clinohedrite (orange-yellow), Hardystonite (violet-blue), Barite (white),
Manganaxinite (an intense red) and Wollastonite (bright-yellow) to name a few.
Sadly, the mines are now closed and filled with water and rock. Only a few mine dumps remain to provide any new
material. Two museums are present to educate the public about these remarkable mines and one allows tours into
some of the actual mine shafts and both provide mine dump collecting opportunities. It is easy to see that these mines
are truly one of the best mineral localities to ever be discovered and specimens from them should be treasured.
Franklin Mineral Museum (click on Links to see museums) Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Most of the specimens available now are from the "trailings" or dump sites known as "dumps". This is the material that
was removed from the mines many years ago. Specimens from the famous Trotter Dump and the Buckwheat Dump
are highly collectible but the true prize comes from old stock specimens actually removed from the mines and stored
without being weathered and oxidized. Franklinite is a prized mineral if found in its crystal form. Older specimens from
these areas had large Franklinite inclusions and are referred to as "Jumbo" series specimens.
Information on this page courtesy of the Franklin-Sterling Hill website http://franklin-sterlinghill.com/
Hill Mine at Ogdensburg, Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey are world famous for fluorescent minerals. No
other site has produced more rare and interesting minerals. Over 80 fluorescent mineral samples have been taken from
these mines. While other great localities can have similar minerals, no location on earth compares with the minerals of
Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey.
The city of Franklin calls itself "The Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World"! We can't imagine a fluorescent
mineral display that does not contain a specimen from Franklin or Sterling Hill. The most common specimens from these
localities can literally "light up" a fluorescent display with beautiful reds (Calcite) and greens (Willemite) under
short-wave ultraviolet light. These specimens are made even more interesting with a mix of non fluorescent black
(Franklinite) contrasting the fluorescent display with black designs. Other fluorescent minerals from here include
Esperite (bright yellow-green), Clinohedrite (orange-yellow), Hardystonite (violet-blue), Barite (white),
Manganaxinite (an intense red) and Wollastonite (bright-yellow) to name a few.
Sadly, the mines are now closed and filled with water and rock. Only a few mine dumps remain to provide any new
material. Two museums are present to educate the public about these remarkable mines and one allows tours into
some of the actual mine shafts and both provide mine dump collecting opportunities. It is easy to see that these mines
are truly one of the best mineral localities to ever be discovered and specimens from them should be treasured.
Franklin Mineral Museum (click on Links to see museums) Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Most of the specimens available now are from the "trailings" or dump sites known as "dumps". This is the material that
was removed from the mines many years ago. Specimens from the famous Trotter Dump and the Buckwheat Dump
are highly collectible but the true prize comes from old stock specimens actually removed from the mines and stored
without being weathered and oxidized. Franklinite is a prized mineral if found in its crystal form. Older specimens from
these areas had large Franklinite inclusions and are referred to as "Jumbo" series specimens.
Information on this page courtesy of the Franklin-Sterling Hill website http://franklin-sterlinghill.com/
| AA Grade Brick Red Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 2.02 lbs (918g) and measures 6.5 x 3.6 x 1.8 inches (166 x 92 x 45mm) |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 6 lbs (2754g) and measures 8.5 x 6.3 x 2 inches (213 x 163 x 51mm) |
| Item # WCF04102426 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $72.00 |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF04101826 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $66.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 3.44 lbs (1561g) and measures 7.2 x 4.5 x 1.8 inches (182 x 114 x 44mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF04101926 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $46.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 2.8 lbs (1274g) and measures 4.9 x 3.2 x 2.6 inches (126 x 81 x 66mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF05108711 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $24.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 0.65 lbs (293g) and measures 4.2 x 2.7 x 0.9 inches (106 x 69 x 23mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF05109711 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $28.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs .77 lbs (349g) and measures 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.6 inches (115 x 58 x 40mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| We procured a limited supply of material from the mines (Not from the Dumps) from an old mine inspector- collector. The specimens have sold quickly, don't miss your chance! When they are gone...they are gone! |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCFB04101929 Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from Buckwheat Dump $24.00 |
| The Buckwheat dump is operated by the Franklin Mineral Museum and is down the hill behind the museum. The Mines operated from the 1870,s through 1954 when the mines were sealed and flooded. The Buckwheat Dump received dump material from several mines in the area and is a favorite collector spot for fluorescent minerals. This specimen weighs 0.27 lbs (125g) and measures 3.4 x 1.9 x 1.1 inches (86 x 48 x 29mm) For further information contact: Franklin Mineral Museum Evans Road Franklin, NJ 07416 201-827-3481 |
| The Buckwheat dump is operated by the Franklin Mineral Museum and is down the hill behind the museum. The Mines operated from the 1870,s through 1954 when the mines were sealed and flooded. The Buckwheat Dump received dump material from several mines in the area and is a favorite collector spot for fluorescent minerals. This specimen weighs 1.17 lbs (532g) and measures 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.5 inches (122 x 71 x 38mm) For further information contact: Franklin Mineral Museum Evans Road Franklin, NJ 07416 201-827-3481 |
| Item # WCFB04101930 Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from Buckwheat Dump $38.00 |
| Item # WCF05103241 AA Grade Brick Red Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $38.00 |
| Item # WCF04105941 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $38.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 1.44 lbs (652g) and measures 4 x 3.3 x 2 inches (102 x 84 x 51mm) |
| AA Grade Brick Red Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 0.72 lbs (328g) and measures 3.3 x 2.3 x 2.1 inches (84 x 58 x 52mm) |
| Item # WCF05108921 AA Grade Brick Red Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $26.00 |
| Item # WCF05107711 AA Grade Brick Red Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from New Jersey $28.00 |
| AA Grade Brick Red Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 0.9 lbs (408g) and measures 4.5 x 3.6 x 1.9 inches (114 x 92 x 49mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Buckwheat Dump |
| Buckwheat Dump |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF05108731 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine $28.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 1.26 lbs (570g) and measures 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.5 inches (129 x 74 x 39mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 1.38 lbs (625g) and measures 5.5 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches (139 x 99 x 31mm) |
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF05108712 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine $79.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 3.87 lbs (1753g) and measures 6.2 x 5.4 x 2.1 inches (154 x 137 x 53mm) |
Lots of Franklinite and Brick Red Willemite!
Small Phosphorescent glow after light removed!
| Not Dump Material! |
| Item # WCF05109712 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine $69.00 |
| AA Grade Willemite (green) Calcite (red) and Franklinite (black) direct from the Sterling Hill Mine New Jersey that has been stored indoors for 20+ years. This specimen is not weathered or oxidized. This is not dump material! This is a cut above minerals normally available from Sterling Hill .This bright and beautiful specimen is from the1100 ft level before the mine flooded. This piece weighs 3.79 lbs (1721g) and measures 5.7 x 4.8 x 1.9 inches (145 x 121 x 48mm) |
Nice Banded Layer of Franklinite with Brick Red Willemite!
Nice Banded Layer of Franklinite with Brick Red Willemite!
| Item # WOLL05100812 XL Ultra High Grade Wollastonite from the Sterling Hill Mine $119.00 |
| Not Dump Material! |
Brilliant Yellow Glow against Purple Background!
| ULTRA HIGH GRADE bright and beautiful Wollastonite (bright yellow) from Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, New Jersey. This specimen is from the 340 ft level before the mine flooded and has been dry stored 20 yrs and shows no signs of oxidation or weathering. This is not dump material, this is some of the best quality Wollastonite available This piece weighs 3.0 lbs (1373g) and measures 7.5 x 3.2 x 3.0 inches (187 x 80 x 77mm) |
Visual Calcite Underglow!
| Extra Large 6 lbs! 8 1/2 inches wide! |
| Item # WCF05108751 AA Grade Willemite, Calcite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine $32.00 |