Margarosanite (Type Locality), Wollastonite, etc (Elling Coll.)

Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Cabinet, 10.9 x 7.8 x 5.8 cm
Start Time: 07/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/17/2014 7:13:06 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Margarosanite is a rare Pb-silicate and the famous Franklin Mine is the Type Locality. This scuptural piece has bright 4-color fluorescence: blue - margarosanite; yellow-orange - wollastonite; pinkish-red - calcite; and green - willemite. There is also a metallic on the piece. Very choice large combination material. Ex noted Franklin collector George Elling and valued by George at $325 in a trade with me.

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