Sussexite On Rhodonite With Bementite - Franklin, NJ
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4455907 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Franklin Mineral Museum: Mineral species |
Sussexite is a manganese borate hydroxide and was named in 1868 by George Jarvis Brush after the type localities in Sussex County, New Jersey, and the location of the Franklin and Sterling Hill orebodies. The name was not explicitly stated to be for "Sussex County" in print, but the understanding was probably known informally and for obvious reasons. Sussexite was first described from the Franklin mine as fibrous material, but subsequently found also at the Sterling mine... in many textures. Sussexite is somewhat looked upon as an odd duck in the two deposits as it is a borate and the role of borates in regards to the overall chemistry of the zinc deposits is a mystery. Nonetheless, this is an actual specimen of sussexite from the Franklin Mine and there are obvious white, silky fibers throughout the specimen. The underlying matrix are parallel prisms of vitreous, pink rhodonite with translucent section. Sprinkled on the rear face of the specimen and viewed on the edge there are numerous tiny clove brown plates of what apparently is bementite, a manganese silicate hydroxide. This identification is strictly visual and has not been verified. Ideal for the species specialist or anyone wanting a Franklin sussexite.Dimensions are 4.2x1.6x2.6cm - 1½x½x1in. Please note the centimeter cube and inch bar for scale.From the Franklin Mine, Franklin, NJ.The previous collection this specimen was in is #123, the Princeton University Collection.#123 is the museum's Collection Sale number previously offered in the museum shop.>>> We do COMBINED SHIPPING for multiple items. To request an invoice from us that combines shipping ALWAYS click the Add to cart button in eBay to add items until you are done. DO NOT PROCEED to checkout, rather go click the Request Total from Seller button. <<< === There is an instructional video on how to request combined shipping is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvDe7Fg7R4Q === All potential buyers need to be aware of the fact being able to view fluorescent minerals requires an ultraviolet light. Most of the minerals from the Franklin and Sterling Hill zinc mining district fluoresce under shortwave ultraviolet light. The shortwave wavelength is 254nm or otherwise known as UV C. Always read the description carefully to determine if the main mineral of interest for a particular specimen will fluoresce. There are several available brands and models of ultraviolet lights on eBay and other online sources. For further information on ultraviolet light and fluorescent mineral go to this link, https://geology.com/articles/fluorescent-minerals/.>>>> We Buy Collections <<<<DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort was made to accurately identify the mineral specie(s) noted in each specimen. The occasional label from previous collection(s) may misidentify some species and the current title and description here reflects the latest mineral specie(s) identification. There may or may not be any fluorescent mineral specie(s) present in this specimen. A fluorescent photograph may not have been included for a number of reasons. Chief among these are; there may not be any fluorescence in this particular specimen. If there are fluorescent specie(s) it is considered minor and not the particular specie(s) of note in this particular specimen. Another reason not including a fluorescent photograph is the mineral species may be too weak to successfully record even with modern photographic technology and with photo-enhancement. If there was such a fluorescent species present in this specimen, it would be noted in the descriptive text. A modest effort was made to depict a fluorescent specimen accurately as possible, but some overexposure should be expected in some photographs to compensate for a weak response of a fluorescent specimen.--- All photographs appearing on this listing or any other Franklin Mineral Museum listing are the property of the Franklin Mineral Museum. Photographs can be used strictly for personal use only. Otherwise the photographs posted here are protected by U.S. Copyright Laws, and are not to be downloaded or reproduced for public use or distribution in any way without the written permission of the Franklin Mineral Museum. ---
