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Sphalerite and Willemite from the Sterling Mine, NJ, USA

Contributed by: Howie Green
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Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA (See on Mindat)

Description:
Sphalerite and Willemite under longwave UV light.

Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Fluorescence under longwave UV light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Sphalerite

  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Purple
Willemite
  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Green

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