Rare willemite & calcite Fluorescent - Height: 10 cm - Width: 7 cm- 112 g

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Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.

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Fluorescent meteorite showing willemite and calcite, from Sterling Hill, New Jersey, USA, weighing 112 g and measuring 10 × 7 × 5 cm.

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Description from the seller

All around veign of willemite with franklinite crystals and calcite matrix! Intriguing from all sides... American classic!

Shortwave:
WILLEMITE: Bright neon-green
CALCITE: Fury Reddish/orange

Longwave:
Same as shortwave but weaker.

Also short fosforescence reaction of the willemite (still glows seconds after shutting down UV light)

Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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All around veign of willemite with franklinite crystals and calcite matrix! Intriguing from all sides... American classic!

Shortwave:
WILLEMITE: Bright neon-green
CALCITE: Fury Reddish/orange

Longwave:
Same as shortwave but weaker.

Also short fosforescence reaction of the willemite (still glows seconds after shutting down UV light)

Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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Details

Main Mineral
Rare willemite & calcite
Mineral Form
Fluorescent
Weight
112 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Sterling Hill, New Jersey
Country of Origin
USA
Height
10 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
5 cm
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Objects sold
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