At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6412
Mineral Name
Franklinite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn++,Fe++)(Fe+++,Mn+++)2O4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Hematite
Specimen Number
F039
Notes for Researchers
Polished section 533
Physical Description
As labeled: Franklinite with lamellar exsolution in 2 directions. The two components are about equal - hematite replacing franklinite.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine