Esperite, etc (4 color fluorescence) Trimingham Coll.

Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 07/03/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, rich and showy triangular specimen rich in very rare white esperite with striking 4-color fluorescence from the famous Franklin Mine (Type Locality). Primary fluorescents include: esperite, greenish-yellow; a bit of calcite, red; willemite, green; and rare hardystonite, violet-blue (Type Locality). Many black franklinite crystals and and a band of orangey zincite crystals are also present. 6 famous species in one specimen! Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and purchased in 1993.

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