At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6431
Mineral Name
Bustamite
Chemical Formula
(Mn,Ca)3Si3O9
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Hardystonite
Diopside
Franklinite
Clinohedrite
Specimen Number
F058
Notes for Researchers
F026
Physical Description
Bustamite, hardystonite, diopside, franklinite, minor clinohedrite; a nice example of a notable calc-silicate assemblage from Franklin.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine