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MD-119643 - Zincite, Calcite, Tephroite - - Archived Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA small cabinet, 9.4 x 7.4 x 3.5 cm.
9.4 x 7.4 x 3.5 cm. An OUTSTANDING and showy combination specimen from the famous Franklin Mine of RARE, discrete tephroite crystals to 5 mm, foliated, rust-red zincite and blocky calcite. Super orange fluorescence on the calcite. Ex. George Elling Collection.
MD-21566 - Tephroite, Willemite - - Archived Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA small cabinet, 9 x 5 x 4.5 cm
A classic but rare association to have from Franklin. The tephroite xls large, sharp and easily visible against contrasting acicular willemite (to just under 8 mm in size!). Elling and also the noted old dealer John Albanese both noted on their labels that this is a truly superb specimen 9 x 5 x 4.5 cm
MD-21569 - Tephroite, Willemite - - Archived Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
A classic but rare association to have from Franklin. The tephroite xls are small (to just under 1mm,) but sharp and eye-visible. 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
MD-273159 - Tephroite - - Archived Wessels Mine (Wessel's Mine), Hotazel, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa miniature, 5 x 2.3 x 2 cm.
5 x 2.3 x 2 cm. A member of the Olivine group, this mineral is not a very common occurrence at Wessels. The brown crystals here have variations in habit and luster, and are considered by many to be best of species from this locality. The crystals range up to .4 cm in length, and may reach several mm across for the more prismatic form. An important, and excellent, specimen of a very rare crystallized species. Ex. Charlie Key. All Content and Design ©1996-2010 The ArkenstonePowered by http://mineralwebsites.comBy-species Galleries | ||||||||||
