Esperite, etc (4 color fluorescence) Trimingham Coll.

Franklin Mine, Sussex Co., New Jersey
Small Cabinet, 9.4 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm
Start Time: 03/18/2017 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/23/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, rich and showy Franklin Mine specimen rich in very rare white esperite (Type Locality) with striking 4-color fluorescence. Primary fluorescents include: esperite, greenish-yellow; calcite, red; willemite, green; and rare hardystonite, violet-blue (Type Locality). Many black franklinite and red zincite crystals are also present. 6 famous species in one specimen! Ex Bob Trimingham Collection and purchased in 1989. Valued at $300-400.

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