Esperite (TL) (fl) with Franklinite (CTL)

Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA (TL)
Cabinet, 11.8 x 8.8 x 7.7 cm
Start Time: 11/19/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/01/2016 5:32:39 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Esperite is a rare, complex, calcium lead zinc silicate related to Beryllonite and Trimerite and the Franklin Mine is the Type Locality. This old-time, large, and hefty piece is composed of zones of off-white Esperite with a mostly massive, granular Franklinite matrix. Classic, excellent, and rare combination material. Brilliant yellow-green fluorescence. Originally priced at $550 over a decade ago! Large and very fine

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