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Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Willemite, Calcite - Franklin, New Jersey

Dennis Michael

A classic Franklin SW piece. Areas of deep violet blue hardystonite alternate with non-fluorescent garnet. Orange clinohedrite is visible within the hardy and in several streaks crossing the piece. Bright green willemite adorns the rest, and a few specs of red calcite are also visible.

Lit by a 15w Glw Stck. Specimen is 74 x 64 x 38mm.

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