At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
NJ
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6623
Mineral Name
Zincite
Chemical Formula
(Zn,Mn)O
Subcollection
Franklin and Sterling Hill Suite
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Franklinite
Specimen Number
F259
Notes for Researchers
F019
Physical Description
Very good example of high-grade zinc ore consisting only of franklinite and deep blood red, translucent zincite. This is one of the types of ore that made Franklin famous.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Franklin, New Jersey
Locality Lat/Long
41.1220409, -74.5804378
Mining District
Franklin Mining District
Mine Name
Franklin Mine