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Tephroite & Willemite

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Tephroite & Willemite

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Description
Locality: 
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.55 × 1.77 × 2.54 cm
Weight: 
30.00gr
Description

A nice specimen of grayish Tephroite in a matrix with black Franklinite, red Zincite, and fluorescent Willemite throughout

 

Buy multiple specimens to save on postage.  We can ship approximately 8 ounces internationally for around $16 U.S.  

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tephroite

Formula: 
Mn2+2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic Forms short prismatic crystals.
Hardness: 
6.0
Streak: 
Pale gray
Type Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA

Willemite

Formula: 
Zn2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AA.05
Hardness: 
5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vieille Montagne (Altenberg; Kelmisberg), Moresnet, Kelmis, Plombières-Vieille Montagne District (Plombières-Altenberg), Verviers, Liège Province, Belgium

Seller Information

Payment options: offline, paypal_wpp, paypal_wps

Seller's terms and conditions

Buyer assumes all responsibility for paying for the specimens.  We prefer Paypal only as this is the easiest way to accept payments, plus provides insurance for both buyer and seller.  

Purchases are expected to be paid within 48 hours, unless prior arrangements have been made (such as bidding on more items).  

Any questions about our specimens or shipping please feel free to send us an email.