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Franklinite on Calcite
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An 18 mm long perfectly formed octahedral/bipyramidal black Franklinite crystal embedded in Calcite from the Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA. The abundance of Franklinite in the orebodies in the Franklin Mining District sometimes makes us forget how rare a species it is on a world scale. Even with this abundance, good individual crystals are uncommon and good crystals attached to matrix rarer still. This miniature specimen is a lovely example with the perfect black Franklinite crystal contrasting with the bright white Calcite matrix for dramatic effect.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Franklinite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.2 x 3.2 x 3.3 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityUSA, New Jersey, Franklin Mining District
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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