Large RARE old Zincite cleavage (Dr. Ed David Coll.)

Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Cabinet, 10.7 x 5.8 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 04/12/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/19/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A VERY RARE, large old zincite cleavage from Franklin. The lustrous, laminated cleavage has a rich dried blood-red color. This was either part of a huge crystal or a rich thick vein of zincite. We showed this to a Franklin collector and he had never seen one like it. It is large, and actually beautiful! Undoubtedly old-time material. Formerly in the collection of Dr. Ed David, with his number on the piece. Ed was Science Advisor to President Nixon and assembled several world-class collections. A remarkable large zincite cleavage from the Franklin Mine and a must for the species or locality collector. Valued $1500

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