Zincite

     

This specimen has some blood red, semi gemmy zincite and interlain willemite. Some of the willemite has inclusions of native copper. Middle photo under SW UV light

Origin: Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, U.S.A.

Ex. Frank Edwards collection

Sample size: 3.2 x 2 x 2 cm

 

  

This specimen has a mixture of zincite and fluoborite in sharp contact with rock with grains of willemite and franklinite. The franklinite has alteration halos of what appear to be zincite or hancockite.

Origin: Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey, U.S.A.

Ex. Frank Edwards collection

Sample size: 11.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm

 

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Cherry-red zincite crystals embedded in classic Franklin matrix of willemite and calcite

Origin: Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey

Sample size: 5.8 x 5.5 x 2.7 cm

 

  

  

Large, reddish-brown, embedded partial zincite crystals along with franklinite, brown willemite and white calcite. The calcite fluoresces red and the willemite green.

Origin: Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Sample size: 10.0 x 7.8 x 5.5 cm

 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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