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Franklinite, Calcite, Willemite

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A sharp, 2.3 cm franklinite crystal is set on blocky, pastel-pink calcite accented with smaller franklinites and brown willemite. The textbook, octahedral crystal is moderately lustrous. The calcite fluoresces orange-red and the willemite green. Classic highly representative and fine material from the famous mines of the Franklin District of New Jersey.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.6 x 6.6 x 6.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Franklin Mining District
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