Fluorescent NJ 22 Large Cabinet Calcite,Willemite,Franklinite with Willemite Vein

Description

Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

“A” Grade Large Cabinet Calcite,Willemite,Franklinite with Willemite Vein 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 is a brilliant green vein with nice phosphorescence. The Willemite other than the vein is not phosphorescent.  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 165 oz or 10.3 lbs (4.68kg) and measures 7.3 x 6.4 x 3.6 inches (18.7 x 16.4 x 9.2cm)