At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6443
Mineral Name
Willemite
Chemical Formula
Zn2SiO4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F070
Notes for Researchers
8/381
Physical Description
Three dimensional “cone” of radiating willemite in a vein. Most radiating willemite from the area formed in narrow fracture openings and forms flat rosettes of crystals. Three-dimensional masses of radiating willemite are much less common and more coveted by collectors. Such masses are said locally to “have cones.”
Extremely phosphorescent
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine