Exploring Eastern U.S. Rocks

- Fluorescent Calcite and Willemite from Franklin, NJ

Hey there! Ever wondered about the dazzling rocks in the Eastern United States? Let’s dive into the world of minerals, starting with the captivating specimens from Franklin, New Jersey.

Franklin, New Jersey

Picture this: hand to double hand-sized rocks boasting a stunning array of colors:

• Aegirine: non-fluorescent olive green
• Andradite: non-fluorescent olive green
• Calcite: bright to dull red
• Clinohedrite: orange
• Diopside: bright blue specks
• Esperite: bright yellow
• Hardystonite: blue
• Franklinite: non-fluorescent black
• Norbergite: yellow specks
• Sphalerite: pinkish-orange
• Willemite: bright green
• Wollastonite: yellow spots and streaks
• Tremolite: orange to yellow

Feast your eyes on the vibrant images below!

- Esperite, Calcite, Willemite

Marvel at the grape willemite and calcite under natural, mid, and shortwave light!

- Grape Willemite, Calcite Under Natural, Mid, and Shortwave

Explore the enchanting combination of willemite, hardystonite, and calcite alongside non-fluorescent Franklinite.

- Willemite, Hardystonite, Calcite Non-Fluorescent Franklinite

Journey through captivating images showcasing sphalerite, willemite, and calcite under natural, long, short, and phosphorescing light.

- Sphalerite, Willemite, Calcite Under Natural, Long, Short, and Phosphorescing

Behold the fluorescent beauty of norbergite and diopside!

- Norbergite, Diopside

Experience the mesmerizing world of calcite, whether in its natural state or glowing under fluorescent light.

- Wollastonite, Calcite

Get a closer look at the radiant calcite specimens!

- Calcite

And now, let’s venture beyond Franklin to explore more fluorescent wonders!

Woodbury, Tennessee

This hand specimen features fluorescent quartz in a vibrant yellow hue and calcite in a dazzling blue. Not many quartz specimens fluoresce, but when they do, it’s truly magical. These Warsaw formation geode crystals sparkle with fluorescence.

- Quartz, Calcite

Talcville, New York

Behold these palm to hand-sized specimens, each a unique blend of fluorescent beauty:

• Tremolite: orange to yellow
• Aphophyllite/manganocummingtonite: red to pink
• Talc: aqua

These classics not only exhibit attractive textures in natural light but also showcase a mesmerizing palette of pastel fluorescent colors. They truly shine under both long and mid-wave ultraviolet light, with reds and oranges shifting towards a bright pink. Talcville material is indeed unique and a real favorite!

Witness the stunning visuals below:

- Aphophyllite, Tremolite, Talc

Cheers,
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