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Willemite Var Troostite

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Willemite Var Troostite

Fluorescent

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Description
Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 0.7 × 0.8 cm
Description

A nice specimen of a single crystal of Willemite var Troostite, showing a bright green fluorescent reaction under SW UV, from the Sterling Mine, in New Jersey

 

Buy multiple specimens to save on postage.  We can ship approximately 8 ounces internationally for around $16 U.S.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Willemite

Formula: 
Zn2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AA.05
Hardness: 
5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vieille Montagne (Altenberg; Kelmisberg), Moresnet, Kelmis, Plombières-Vieille Montagne District (Plombières-Altenberg), Verviers, Liège Province, Belgium

Troostite

Variety Of: 

Willemite

Formula: 
Zn2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AA.05
Hardness: 
5.5
Formula: 
(Zn,Mn)2SiO4
Hardness: 
0.0

Seller Information

Payment options: offline, paypal_wpp, paypal_wps

Seller's terms and conditions

Buyer assumes all responsibility for paying for the specimens.  We prefer Paypal only as this is the easiest way to accept payments, plus provides insurance for both buyer and seller.  

Purchases are expected to be paid within 48 hours, unless prior arrangements have been made (such as bidding on more items).  

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