At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6467
Mineral Name
Zincite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn)O
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Calcite
Hetaerolite
Specimen Number
F094
Notes for Researchers
8170
Physical Description
Rounded anhedral masses of zincite in calcite.
Black mineral along parting surfaces is probably exsolved hetaerolite.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine