At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6473
Mineral Name
Augite
Chemical Formula
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al)2O6
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F099
Notes for Researchers
17012
Physical Description
The mineral labeled “zinc schefferite” in old collections is usually augite. (could it be diopside per Mindat?)
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine