At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6389
Mineral Name
Nickeline
Chemical Formula
NiAs
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Fluorite
Calcite
Specimen Number
F016
Notes for Researchers
17041
Physical Description
Nickeline, fluorite and calcite, a one-time occurrence from the Trotter Shaft in the late 1800’s. Specimens are uncommon and highly prized by collectors. Reportedly only a few hundred pounds of material was collected.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Trotter Mine, Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Trotter Mine