Fluorescent NJ 2 Calcite Rhodonite and Franklinite with Minor Willemite from the Sterling Hill Mine

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Calcite Rhodonite and Franklinite with Minor Willemite from the Sterling Hill Mine

“A” Grade Small or Large Cabinet Calcite Rhodonite and Franklinite with Minor Willemite 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 Franklinite and Rhodonite are non-fluorescent black. The Rhodonite makes this a very nice daylight specimen as well. This was procured from a 1950’s collection at an estate sale. 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 21.3 oz or 1.33 lbs (606g) and measures 4 x 2.9 x 2.8 inches (10.2 x 7.5 x 7.2cm)