Fluorescent NJ 3 Large Specimen of Calcite, Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

Description

Calcite Willemite and Franklinite from the Sterling Hill Mine

From the Sterling Hill Mine

Excellent highly collectible Large Specimen of Calcite, Willemite and 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 bright deep orange. Willemites fluoresce a bright green while 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.

Weighs 57oz or 3.56 lbs (1.616kg) and Measures 5.5 x 4.25 x 3″ (14.1 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm)