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Esperite (Rare - Type Locality) - fluorescent
- Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
- Small Cabinet, 8.1 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/03/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/13/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Esperite is a rare complex calcium lead zinc silicate related to beryllonite and trimerite and the famous Franklin Mine is the Type Locality. This old-time sawed slab is composed mostly of massive, off-white esperite enclosing franklinite crystals. Classic, excellent and rare combination material. Brilliant yellow-green fluorescence. ex George Elling collection. Valued $500