Willemite, calcite and franklinite
| Description: |
Although this rock may look ordinary, when placed under a black light it has extraordinary colors. It contains the fluorescent (able to glow) minerals willemite, calcite and Franklinite. This rock comes from a mine in Franklin, New Jersey. Fluorescent minerals are often found in tailings (or debris) that are dumped outside the mine. Collectors often search for these minerals late at night with a black light. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1863 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Minerals Willemite Calcite Franklinite New Jersey |
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