Sphalerite from the Sterling Mine, NJ, USA

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

Description:
Sphalerite, fluorescent orange under longwave UV light.

Fluorescence under longwave UV light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Sphalerite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

• Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Orange