Cleiophane Sphalerite Long Wave Fluorescent Mineral Sterling Hill NJ

Description

Premium specimen with a vein of Sphalerite
(LW orange), Cleiophane Sphalerite (Long Wave - Convoy UV - blue and pink) on a matrix of Bi-Wave Willemite (Short Wave & Long Wave UV green), Calcite (SW/UV red), and black Franklinite.  When the Convoy LW light is removed the Sphalerite shows some nice light pink or white "Afterglow" which fades to white. Some collectors call this silvery crystalline form of Sphalerite "Sparkling Sphalerite"
From the Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey.
NOTE - This is primarily a LONG WAVE specimen and is at its best under a Convoy LW light.
Large cabinet sized specimen - 4.3 X 2.6 X 2.2 inches
Weight - 1 lb
11.7 oz
* All specimens come with a complete identification label.
Must be viewed with a long wave ultraviolet lamp or Convoy S2+ flashlight.
Pictures taken with a 12 MP camera and a Convoy S2+ UV flashlight and a 9 watt Way Too Cool long wave UV lamp.