At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6565
Mineral Name
Uvite
Chemical Formula
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe++)3Al5Mg(BO3)3Si6O18(OH,F)4
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Norbergite
Specimen Number
F192
Notes for Researchers
125/426
Physical Description
Uvite in marble from local quarry with minor norbergite. Medium green undamaged crystal, good pale yellow fluorescence, an aesthetic specimen without damage.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine