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Willemite

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Description
Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5.5 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
5.00cm
Weight: 
245.00gr
Description

This is a very large crystal of willemite. It sits on a matrix of massive willemite with franklinite inclusions and some calcite. The front part of the crystal is about 5 x 5 cm and sticks out about 2-3 cm from the matrix. The crystal isn’t perfect, and, because it grew out of the massive willemite, there are no faces on the back. But it still displays rather impressively. Fluorescent of course.

This is a fairly heavy item. Single item (no case) shipping weight 11.0 oz (310 g). For shipments within the USA, I will use “own box” Priority Mail ($8.75). This rate is good up to 16 oz. If total weight exceeds 16 oz, the rate will be $13.

For shipments outside the USA, up to a total weight of 32 oz (900 g), this could be combined with other items from this or future auctions for the same postage. If you wish to keep an “open box”, let me know. However, I don’t recommend combining this with more than a few other items. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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
LMB minerals

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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.

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