Choice specimen comprised of brown Tephroite with lamellae of Exsolution Willemite, highly phosphorescent Willemite (SW/UV green), snow white Calcite (SW/UV red/orange) and black crystals of Franklinite. Willemite shows strong and long lasting “Afterglow”
Note – some areas of Willemite may appear to be very bright white or whitish green, This is camera flare from the very bright Willemite. Actual color is typical bright green.
From the Sterling Hill Zinc Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey
Small cabinet sized specimen – 2.8 X 2.0 X 1.8 inches
Weight – 7.8 oz
* All specimens come with a complete identification label.
Must be viewed with a short wave ( 254 nm ) ultraviolet lamp.
Pictures taken with a 12 MP camera and a 9 watt Way Too Cool short wave UV lamp.
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