At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6573
Mineral Name
Corundum
Chemical Formula
Al2O3
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Specimen Number
F200
Notes for Researchers
64/231
Physical Description
Corundum, an undamaged, raspberry red, 1.5-cm crystal in calcite from a local marble quarry. Probably shows very good, deep red fluorescence in longwave UV. Slightly fluorescent in shortwave UV. Probably an old specimen. Value is due to color, size, and lack of damage.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine