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Zincite
- Sterling Mine, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
- Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 4.5 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 09/14/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/29/2009 6:30:40 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Famous for its fluorescent minerals, this classic combination from Franklin, NJ does not disappoint. The cleaved but recognizable crystal of Zincite is enormous, spanning the entire specimen at 6.7 cm. There is even one large face, 3 cm, and several smaller ones. The smaller crystal faces have excellent luster, as do the cleaved faces. Intergrown is a vein of Willemite, ending in a rough, 1.5 cm crystal. The Willemite has superb green fluoresence. An excellent Franklin piece.