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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: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.5 × 2 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Weight: 
17.00gr
Description

A very fine, sharp, "flesh colored" crystal. The crystal itself is about 2 cm tall and 1½  x 1½ cm in cross section. (The coin is about 1.9 cm in diameter).

The crystal isn’t absolutely perfect – there are some small edge chips and a crack (possibly a repair) around the base. But these things really don’t come much better than this. The “in-your face” view of the macro lens and strong lighting emphasize every little flaw and blemish, but, hand-held, this is a very fine looking willemite.

The willemite and calcite fluoresece the usual astoundingly bright green and orange-red resp. Note: The willemite looks a bit too red ("sun-burned") in a couple of the photos, perthaps a bit too "cool" in the other photos. 

From the “glory days” at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum Mine Run Dump in 1993.

Single item shipping weight is 3.6 oz. If you are planning to hold an "open box" so as to reduce postage costs by combining items from a future auction, please note that USPS postage rates recently changed significantly.

Outside the USA, the stated postage and packing rate applies up to a total weight of 8 oz (225 g). 

Within the USA, there is a nominal increase of $0.20 for each additional ounce. Above 13 oz, I will use Priority Mail. Up to 16 oz, the “own box” Priority rate is $8.50 (including packing).

Please see my "Shipping Policy" for details. 

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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Seller's terms and conditions

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.