Fluorescent NJ 12 Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

Description

Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

Medium Cabinet Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey. This unique specimen explodes in color under SW Ultra-Violet light. Calcite fluoresces a brilliant red-orange, minor Willemite fluoresces a brilliant green. Franklinite is non-fluorescent black. Photos taken in a blackout box with a Nikon CoolPix L-1 under a Way Too Cool 254 nm SW 9-Watt Lamp. Own a Classic!

Specimen weighs 17.2oz or 1.07 lbs (489g) and measures 4.6 x 2.6 x 1.8 inches (11.6 x 6.7 x 4.6cm)