Zinc Silicate. Zn2Sio4.
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WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT SLAB 06
Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World, Rock 'n Slabs, Slabs, Top ShelfWILLEMITE FLUORESCENT SLAB 06
A stunning specimen of Willemite Fluorescent Slab 06 showing off the brightest fluorescence of all natural minerals Willemite. This rare special specimen is short and long wave fluorescent. The dark grey metal shown in the natural light photos is Zinc ore Franklinite. The white mineral is Mangano Calcite, shows as Pink with UVA Long Wave and Orange with UVC Short Wave. The Willemite is Bright Mesmerising Green under both fluorescent wave lengths. Pics taken with shortwave, longwave, and sunlight. Very cool stuff and this is one of my very favorite rocks. This is a small high quality specimen with bright fluorescence at a bargain price. The Slab is intended as a specimen and may have natural fractures which may not make it suitable for Lapidary work.
To view this spectacular specimen’s fluorescent colours you will need a UVC Shortwave Lamp and UVA Longwave Lamp. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Willemite Franklinite Calcite is also known as the Christmas Tree Rock for the colours Green and Red. This is a quality collectable specimen with wow factor.
Location:
Franklin, New Jersey, USA.Dimensions:
1cm x 5.5cm x 11.5cm, 164g.Willemite, Zinc Silicate Zn2Sio4
Franklinite, Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide Zn2+Fe23+O4
Mangano Calcite, (Ca,Mn)CO3.
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SKU: WFS-6 - Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN 010
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN 010
Willemite Fluorescent Franklin 010. This specimen is short and long wave fluorescent. Dark grey metal shown in the natural light photos is Zinc ore Franklinite. The white mineral is Mangano Calcite which shows BIP Brief Intense Phosphorescence. Pics taken with shortwave, longwave, and sunlight. Very cool stuff and this is one of our favourite rocks. This particular rock has some green Willemite which is intensely fluorescent with filtered Longwave and Shortwave Torches.
To view this spectacular specimen you will need a UVC Shortwave Lamp and UVA Longwave Lamp. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Willemite Franklinite Calcite is also known as the Christmas Tree Rock for the colours Green and Red. This is a quality collectable specimen with wow factor.
Location:
Trotter Dump, Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA.Dimensions:
5.8cm x 9.6cm x 5.5cm, 464g.Willemite, Zinc Silicate.
Zn2Sio4.Franklinite, Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide
Zn2+Fe23+O4.Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
CaCO3.SKU: G1410 - Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN 006
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN 006
A stunning specimen of Willemite Fluorescent Franklin 006 showing off the brightest fluorescence of all natural minerals Willemite. This rare special specimen is short and long wave fluorescent and features large areas of Willemite and Franklinite. The dark grey metal shown in the natural light photos is Zinc ore Franklinite. The white mineral is Mangano Calcite which in this case shows BIP Brief Intense Phosphorescence. Pics taken with shortwave, longwave, and sunlight. Very cool stuff and this is one of my very favorite rocks. To view this spectacular specimen you will need a UVC Shortwave Lamp and UVA Longwave Lamp. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Willemite Franklinite Calcite is also known as the Christmas Tree Rock for the colours Green and Red. This is a quality collectable specimen with wow factor.
Location:
Buckwheat Dump, Franklin, New Jersey, USA.Dimensions:
7.1cm x 5.8cm x 7cm, 427g.Willemite, Zinc Silicate.
Zn2Sio4.Franklinite, Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide
Zn2+Fe23+O4.Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
CaCO3.SKU: G1406
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