At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6402
Mineral Name
Zircon
Chemical Formula
ZrSiO4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F029
Notes for Researchers
41/394
Physical Description
Unusually large, doubly terminated zircon crystal from Franklin. Given the advent of SHRIMP dating technology, potentially a scientifically valuable specimen for geochronological study.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District