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Rhodonite with Franklinite and Calcite

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A classic Franklin mine specimen of pink prismatic-bladed Rhodonite crystals, but with enormous crystals. Individually the crystals reach 3.2 cm in length, but many display parallel growth with one aggregate reaching 6 cm in length! This type of Rhodonite from Franklin is zinc-rich and used to be called Fowlerite. It was then classified as a variety of Rhodonite and may well, at some point in the future, be given its own species status. A remarkably fine large cabinet specimen of well-formed Rhodonite crystals in a white Calcite matrix with black crystals of Franklinite and brown rounded crystals of Willemite. The specimen comes with a purpose made acrylic base.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$6,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Rhodonite
Mineral guide
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a manganese silicate famed for rose-pink color with black manganese oxide veining, prized crystals, notable localities, and strong collecting appeal.
Rhodonite
Regional guide
Rhodonite from Franklin Mine
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Locality guide
Franklin Mine
Franklin Mine, USA - premier New Jersey locality famed for franklinite, willemite, and zincite; striking black octahedra on calcite with vivid UV fluorescence.