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Clinohedrite, Hardystonite, Willemite, from Franklin New Jersey

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Mar 10th, 2026
Locality: Franklin Mine, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA (See on Mindat)
Size: 2.5 x 2 x 4 inches
Weight: 17.6 oz

Description:
3-color specimen from the famous Franklin Mine in New Jersey. Interesting (to me) how the clinohedrite and hardystonite seem to intermix.

Originally posted by Mark Cole on Nature's Rainbows.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Clinohedrite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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

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