At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6569
Mineral Name
Zincite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn)O
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Tephroite
Willemite
Franklinite
Specimen Number
F196
Notes for Researchers
17069
Bottom of open pit at Franklin, 1916
Physical Description
High-grade, manganese-rich ore consisting of zincite, tephroite, willemite, and franklinite. Very fine example of old Franklin ore. Specimens like this are rarely seen on the collector market today.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine