At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6615
Mineral Name
Magnesioriebeckite
Chemical Formula
[]Na2[(Mg,Fe++)3Fe+++2]Si8O22(OH)2
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Sphalerite
Specimen Number
F252
Notes for Researchers
17093 *The following magnesioriebeckite specimens constitute a valuable research collection. It is recommended that they be kept together.
Physical Description
Mass of felted pale blue magnesioriebeckite containing in one area a large inclusion of brown sphalerite. Unusually fine texture and silky luster.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine