Fluorescent NJ 13 Large Willemite Calcite and Franklinite from the Franklin Mine

Description

Large Willemite Calcite and Franklinite from the Franklin Mine

Large Cabinet Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Franklin Mine, Franklin, New Jersey. This unique specimen was procured from a 1950’s miner who got it years ago at the Franklin Mine. It explodes in color under SW Ultra-Violet light. Calcite fluoresces a brilliant red-orange, 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 97.2oz or 6.08 lbs (2.758kg) and measures 6.3 x 4.8 x 3 inches (16 x 12.2 x 7.5cm)