At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6548
Mineral Name
Franklinite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn++,Fe++)(Fe+++,Mn+++)2O4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Calcite
Specimen Number
F186
Notes for Researchers
F047
Physical Description
Highly sheared ore showing multiple fault strands and linking fractures between them. Base of specimen is naturally fault polished. Good geological study specimen. Good example where examination under short wave UV reveals textural detail not easy to discern in daylight.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine