At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6475
Mineral Name
Fayalite
Mineral Variety
Zincian fayalite
Chemical Formula
Fe++2SiO4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F101
Notes for Researchers
2/379
Physical Description
Labeled roepperite, it is now regarded as zincian fayalite. The specimen is significant in showing what early collectors meant by roepperite, since specimens from the early finds are few.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine