Fluorescent NJ 2 Large Cabinet Calcite,Willemite,Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

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Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

Sterling Hill Mine

A Grade Large Cabinet Calcite,Willemite,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 orange, Willemite a brilliant green with a dim phosphorescence. Franklinite is 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 Classic!

Specimen weighs 126 oz or 7.8 lbs (3.573kg) and measures 8.3 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches (21 x 18.8 x 4.8cm)