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Willemite (green) with Franklinite (black), Zincite (red/orange), & Calcite (clear/white) Shortwave UV

Creator

Juliana Valerio

Accession Number

PEH.1029P.A

Mineral Species

Willemite

Mineral Class

Neosilicates

Chemical Composition

Zinc Silicate

Chemical Formula

Zn₂SiO₄

Description

Speckled dark gray with red and clear. Fluoresces under shortwave UV. From Franklin, NJ.

Measurements (cm.)

4cm

Donor

Dr. Porter (funds)

Copyright

Copyright 2022 Ursinus College

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