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RARE MULTI-COLOR combination of FLUORAPATITE ( SW orange) & CHLOROPHANE( thermoluminescent fluorite) with WILLEMITE( green SW).
The chlorophane fluoresces teal SW and violet LW !It is also phosphorescent upon withdrawal of the SW UV lamp . Please see photos 11 &14.
SW , photos 1-14 , taken with Super Bright lamp.LW ( last two photos) taken with Way Too Cool 36 watt lamp. THE SPECIMEN COMES FROM THE TAYLOR ROAD DUMP OF THE FRANKLIN MINE,FRANKLIN,SUSSEX COUNTY,NEW JERSEY.
The specimen was purchased from highly reputable Franklin expert, Stuart Schneider , in approx. 2012.THIS IS A GREAT THEMATIC SPECIMEN that would be a fine addition to any Franklin/Sterling Hill collection!!!
PLEASE SEE VIDEO to appreciate the beauty of this specimen in daylight as well!
Please note special UV lamps are mandatory to visualize the fluorescence. The stronger the lamp ,the brighter the fluorescence.Photos taken with my i Phone :-)
Size: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 "
Weight: 12.8 oz ( 352 g)
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