At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Contributors
G. Whitney
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6476
Mineral Name
Bustamite
Chemical Formula
(Mn,Ca)3Si3O9
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F103
Notes for Researchers
8186
Physical Description
Pale pink mass of bustamite. Check under longwave UV for possible deep red fluorescence. Potentially worth $200 if fluorescence is good.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine