At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Contributors
P. Thomas
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6455
Mineral Name
Axinite
Mineral Variety
Manganaxinite
Chemical Formula
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Rhodonite
Andradite
Specimen Number
F082
Physical Description
Rhodonite and andradite are both present, but the paler yellow, massive mineral may be manganaxinite. The small olive-brown grains are unidentified, but possibly vesuvianite. Another specimen deserving of closer study.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine