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Willemite Lightning in a Hardystonite Sky

Spectacular under short wave UV, green fluorescent willemite lightning bolts flash in a blue hardystonite sky in this specimen from the Franklin Mine, Franklin, New Jersey. Minor, small spots of red fluorescent calcite are also present. This piece measures 43.2 x 36.8 x 22.4 mm.

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