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MD-225259 - Hauckite, Pyrochroite - - Archived Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm.
2.6 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm. A rare validated specimen of the extremely rare mineral species named after Franklin area collector Richard Hauck, consisting of several eye-visible microcrystal clusters on contrasting matrix (pale whitish color), with minor Pyrochroite (Black) in association . Almost seventy new mineral species have been described from the unique Franklin area, and this is one that remains unique to Sterling Hill, to my knowledge.
MD-225261 - Hauckite, Pyrochroite - - Archived Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA thumbnail, 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm.
1.3 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm. A very rich specimen of the extremely rare mineral species named after noted Franklin area collector Richard Hauck, consisting of a very rich coating of dozens of eye-visible sub-mm microcrystals on contrasting matrix (all the pink stuffin the middle), with contrasting Pyrochroite (Black) in association. Almost seventy new mineral species have been described from the unique Franklin area, and this is one that remains unique to Sterling Hill, to my knowledge. It would be considered quite a good specimen. From the 1100 stope, 900 Level, Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection to NJ collector James Zigras, and then exchanged to me. All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||
