At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6608
Mineral Name
Hardystonite
Chemical Formula
Ca2ZnSi2O7
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Calcite
Franklinite
Specimen Number
F245
Physical Description
Coarse-grained hardystonite embedded in calcite with franklinite, minor willemite. Crystal outlines of hardystonite visible in places. Good fluorescent piece.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine