Choice specimen with brown Tephroite showing lamellae of Exsolution Willemite, mildly phosphorescent Willemite (SW/UV green), snow white Calcite (SW/UV red/orange) and black crystals of Franklinite. Willemite shows mild “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
Cabinet sized specimen – 3.8 X 2.2 X 1.0 inches
Weight – 8.4 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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