At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6457
Mineral Name
Tephroite
Chemical Formula
Mn2SiO4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F084
Notes for Researchers
9/379
17005
Physical Description
Large crystals of dark brown tephroite, showing in part good crystal faces. This is a fine and very attractive example, with willemite exsolution lamellae (best visible under SW UV).
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine