A fantastic, old time example of willemite from Franklin!!! This specimen hosts a sharp, 3cm crystal of willemite on a matrix of calcite and willemite matrix!!!
The willemite crystal has sharp, lustrous faces and intense reddish-orange color!!! The crystal has sharp hexagonal form and has marked translucence throughout!!!
The willemite fluoresces an intense yellow-green and the calcite fluoresces an intense red-orange under SW UV!!! This specimen retains an antique, hand scripted label as well!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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