Willemite (gemmy green crystals!)

Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 5.5 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 08/01/2020 7:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/08/2020 6:50:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $141

Item Description

Willemite is one of the staple species from Franklin, found in typically brown, golden, yellow and orange hues, but this specimen features rarely seen green partial crystals which are quite gemmy for the locality. The piece GLOWS an intense green hue under UV light. You can see bands and specks of black Franklinite scattered here and there. A beautiful example of this beloved species from Franklin. The piece is accompanied by a label from noted Franklin mineral dealers Ewald and Helen Gerstmann.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$141 08/08/2020 6:42:58 pm (CDT)
$131 08/08/2020 6:39:02 pm (CDT)
$121 08/08/2020 6:31:37 pm (CDT)
$113 08/08/2020 6:31:37 pm (CDT)
$103 08/08/2020 6:28:33 pm (CDT)
$93 08/08/2020 7:35:34 am (CDT)
$83 08/08/2020 7:27:45 am (CDT)
$78 08/08/2020 7:27:45 am (CDT)
$71 08/07/2020 12:47:52 pm (CDT)
$61 08/07/2020 12:41:48 pm (CDT)
$51 08/07/2020 12:33:24 pm (CDT)
$50 08/07/2020 12:33:24 pm (CDT)
$45 08/06/2020 6:21:15 pm (CDT)
$40 08/06/2020 6:14:23 pm (CDT)
$35 08/06/2020 12:30:15 pm (CDT)
$33 08/06/2020 12:30:15 pm (CDT)
$25 08/05/2020 8:50:11 pm (CDT)
$20 08/04/2020 9:53:13 pm (CDT)
$15 08/04/2020 8:46:23 pm (CDT)
$10 08/03/2020 12:37:33 am (CDT)