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Esperite Hardystonite Clinohedrite Calcite & Willemite 4.5x3x2” Franklin, NJ

$ 633.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Greenland
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    Description

    A five color combination (4.5” x 3” x 2”) of
    Esperite (fl. yellow), Hardystonite (fl. blue), Calcite (fl. red), Willemite (fl. green), & Clinohedrite (fl. orange), Parker Shaft Franklin Mine,
    Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey.
    This Parker Shaft assemblage displays all five colors (SW UV) on one side Pic 1.
    The Clinohedrite contrasts nicely against the blue Hardystonite, just next to the Esperite feathering in replacing the Hardystonite and a nice spread of calcite with willemite spread thoughout the piece..
    On the other side Pic 2 is a four color mix that displays just as well that includes Esperite, Hardystonite, Calcite, & Willemite.
    The Willemite is of two white light colors green and orange that both fl. green Pic 3.
    Embedded in the calcite are Franklinite (non-fl.) crystals, most broken but some intact.
    Also embedded in the calcite is red zincite (non-fl) that displays a crescent shaped crystal pattern (on the four color side) Pic 2 & 3.
    This is a clean specimen with a lot going on that will enhance any collection.
    This specimen was purchased at a Sterling Hill Minr auction at a Spring Franklin Show.
    SW Fl. photos taken with a hand held Way to Cool 9 watt lamp.
    Shipping is Free USPS Medium Box U.S. only.  If you like this specimen please look at my other auctions.