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Esperite, Willemite, Calcite - Franklin, New Jersey

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SKU: MSJ0279
Weight and Dimensions

4.2 oz, 2.25" x 1.5" x 1.25"

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A blindingly bright yellow esperite with green willemite and minor calcite (red) from the Parker shaft in Franklin, NJ. Excellent yellow esperite coverage on both sides. A great addition to any collection.

During its short time of operation, the Parker shaft produced some of the world’s rarest mineral specimens. These rocks have become known as “Parker Shaft Minerals”.

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