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Tephroite Exsolution Willemite Calcite, Franklinite Fluorescent Sterling Hill

$ 16.63

Availability: 14 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Very bright specimen
    displaying a rectangular patch of Tephroite with fine patterns of Exsolution Willemite (SW/UV green)
    , grains of
    Willemite, (SW/UV green)
    Calcite (SW/UV red/orange) and black crystals of Franklinite.  Willemite shows some mild short term "Afterglow"
    Note - some areas of Willemite may appear to be very bright white or whitish green,  This is camera flare from the very bright Willemite.  Actual color is typical bright green.
    From the Sterling Hill Zinc Mine,  Ogdensburg,  Sussex County, New Jersey.
    Cabinet sized specimen - 4.4 X 2.0 X 1.5 inches
    Weight -
    15.0 oz
    * All specimens come with a complete identification label.
    Must be viewed with a short wave ( 254 nm ) ultraviolet lamp.
    Pictures taken with a 12 MP camera and a 9 watt Way Too Cool short wave UV lamp.
    Shipping in the U S. by USPS Priority Mail flat rate box.  I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items.
    (Domestic shipments only)
    Note
    - If you wish to
    purchase multiple specimens
    and combine them in one shipment,
    click on "Add to Car
    t" for each item.  Then, go to your cart and click on "
    Request total from selle
    r"
    . I will determine the most cost effective box size and
    adjust the shipping price to reflect your savings and send you an invoice for the lot.