Willemite, Franklinite & Calcite

Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Ex. George Loud
Cabinet, 11.8 x 10.8 x 9.2 cm, 4.1 pounds
Start Time: 11/14/2024 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/21/2024 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Current Bid: $105
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Item Description

Rich brownish-red Willemite dominates this classic, blocky, large 2-fluorescent, 3 species specimen from the famous Sterling Mine of New Jersey. Sections of jet-black Franklinite crystals, to 5 cm and and patches of grayish-white Calcite are seen on all sides. Neon-green SW UV Willemite and flaming-red SW UV Calcite fluorescence. Rich and hefty zinc ore at 1865 grams or 4.1 pounds mass. Ex George Loud Collection No. 1089, a well-known Washington, DC and South Carolina mineral collector. He acquired the specimen in about 1985. See: https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/george-loud for more information on George. We acquired most of his impressive over 9000 piece collection. George had an extensive Franklin and Sterling Hill sub-collection. Classic combination material from the noted locale.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$105 11/16/2024 10:20:03 am (CST)
$100 11/16/2024 10:20:03 am (CST)
$75 11/16/2024 10:19:44 am (CST)
$65 11/16/2024 10:19:44 am (CST)
$35 11/16/2024 10:19:16 am (CST)
$30 11/16/2024 10:19:16 am (CST)
$10 11/15/2024 12:37:51 pm (CST)