Fluorescent NJ 7 Hardystonite with Willemite and Franklinite from the Franklin Mine

Description

Fluorescent Hardystonite with Willemite and Franklinite from the Franklin Mine in New Jersey. The bright blue Hardystonite and the black non-fluorescent Franklinite are surrounded by a very bright fluorescent green Willemite which forms a very distinct surrounding accent for the Hardystonite and Franklinite. This is a very unique specimen! This piece looks as if it had been smoothed either naturally or after it was collected, unable to tell, but it sure explodes in color under SW Light! Hardystonite is normally not visible to the naked eye but pops a pretty blue in the photos under SW Ultra Violet light. This specimen makes a stunning fluorescent presentation. Daylight photos were taken in natural light outdoors. Fluorescent photos were taken in a blackout box with a Nikon CoolPix L-1 under a “Way Too Cool” 254 nm (SW) 9-Watt Lamp. Own a Classic specimen from the Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA!
Specimen weighs 14 oz or 0.87 lbs (397 g) and measures 3.3 x 2.8 x 1.9 inches (8.4 x 7 x 4.8 cm)