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SC360 - Crazy Calcite


Locality: Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA (MINDAT)
Size: 11 x 7 x 5 cm - Cabinet (6-10 cm)
Weight: 600 g
minID: 9L3-9GU

“Crazy Calcite”, a mix of calcite and dolomite. The calcite fluoresces a bright orange/red while the dolomite fluoresces a dimmer, dull red.

Photo in normal light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light (254nm Hg light).
Last update: 18 March 2021