At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
6617
Mineral Name
Zincite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn)O
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Tephroite
Specimen Number
F254
Notes for Researchers
F015
Physical Description
Very good example of a symplectic intergrowth of zincite and tephroite with minor willemite. The petrologic significance of symplectites at Franklin remains largely unstudied, but a good specimen base exists for research.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine