At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6436
Mineral Name
Tephroite
Chemical Formula
Mn2SiO4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Zincite
Specimen Number
F063
Notes for Researchers
F031
Physical Description
Zincite-tephroite symplectite, interesting texture. As noted before, the various symplectites in the Franklin-Sterling Hill area are deserving of study to determine their petrologic significance.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine