At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6554
Mineral Name
Sussexite
Chemical Formula
MnBO2(OH)
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Willemite
Specimen Number
F174
Notes for Researchers
2/693
Physical Description
Sussexite and willemite in a multilayered vein cutting ore A somewhat unusual association. Probably Franklin rather than Sterling Hill. If “unweathered” by chemical treatment (apple cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, 50:50), value would be about $300.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine