Esperite, etc (3 color fluorescence)

Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Cabinet, 12.0 x 9.0 x 7.5 cm
Start Time: 10/26/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/02/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Hefty and rich large ore from the famous Franklin Mine. This excellent specimen hosts five famous species and 3-color fluorescence: very rare white esperite, Type Locality, greenish-yellow; rare hardystonite, violet-blue (Type Locality); and a couple of scattered blebs of willemite, green. Black franklinite and reddish-orange zincite makes up much of the piece. Classic Franklin. 1508 grams or 3.3 pounds mass. Valued at $1100-1300 for the size and richness, and beauty of the three colors. This is old material, not on the market generally.

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