At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6432
Mineral Name
Bustamite
Chemical Formula
(Mn,Ca)3Si3O9
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Caswellite
Andradite
Specimen Number
F059
Notes for Researchers
F028
Physical Description
Bustamite with variegated caswellite (altered mica – tan and brown) and minor andradite. Nice example, differentially altered.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine