Hardystonite

Esperite : yellow, clinohedrite : orange, hardystonite : blue, willemite : green and calcite: red and pink under SW-UV light
Origin: unknown
Owner: Axel Emmermann
 

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Axel Emmermann

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Origin: Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Sample size: 13 x 11 x 7 cm
 

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Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Specimen of Franklin minerals under SW UV light including hardystonite (bluish violet) and willemite (green). Also present is a fair amount of franklinite.
  
This specimen is comprised of mostly massive hardystonite and there is also abundant franklinite. Under SW UV light the hardystonite is fluorescent bluish violet. Ex. Frank Edwards collection.
Origin: Franklin, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Sample size: 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm (top), 10 x 9 x 6.5 cm (bottom)
 

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John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

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