Fluorescent NJ 15 Calcite, Green and Tan Willemite, Franklinite and Andradite from the Franklin Mine

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Calcite, Green and Tan Willemite, Franklinite and Andradite from the Franklin Mine

“AA” Grade Large Cabinet Calcite,Willemite,Franklinite from Franklin, New Jersey. There are tan and green Willemite and an added feature of Andradite (which is in the Demantoid Garnet family)The Willemite green and the Andradites are easily seen in a daylight display. This unique specimen explodes in color under SW Ultra-Violet light Calcite fluoresces a brilliant orange, Willemite a brilliant green. Franklinite And Andradite are non-fluorescent black. Photos taken with a Nikon CoolPix L-1 under a Way Too Cool 254 nm SW 9-Watt Lamp in a blackout display box Own a Rare Classic!

Specimen weighs 48.2 oz or 3.01 lbs (1.368kg) and measures 4.8 x 3 x 2.7 inches (12.3 x 7.7 x 7cm)