Calcite Franklin Furnace, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA Dimensions: 4.9 × 2.6 × 1.7 cm Provenance: Original vintage collection label, catalog no. 157, included with specimen. Label indicates the specimen was purchased.
An attractive Calcite specimen featuring translucent, milky-white to pale cream crystal growth with a subtle pearlescent luster. The specimen displays prominent stepped cleavage surfaces, layered crystalline textures, and an elongated, irregular form. Small, scattered black mineral grains contrast against the lighter Calcite, while occasional warm honey-colored areas add visual interest.
Franklin Furnace, located in New Jersey's historic Franklin Mining District, is internationally renowned for its exceptional mineral diversity and unusual zinc-rich mineral assemblages. Calcite is among the district's characteristic minerals and is particularly celebrated for its association with fluorescent mineral specimens. This vintage-labeled example represents the rich mineralogical heritage of one of America's most famous collecting localities.
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