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Esperite from the Franklin Mine, NJ, USA

Contributed by: Howie Green
minID:
Date: Dec 17th, 2024
Locality: Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA (See on Mindat)
Size: 0 x 0 x 0 x
Weight: 0

Description:
Esperite (yelllow), hardystonite (blue), and willemite (green) fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Esperite

  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Yellow
Willemite
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Green
Hardystonite
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue

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