Choice SW/LW Willemite, Sphalerite, Cleiophane From Franklin, Jersey 191
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:5173559 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Willemite, Sphalerite and CleiophaneThis classic multi-mineral specimen is an excellent example of the unique species from the mines of Franklin, New Jersey the "Fluorescent Capital". Fluorescent green Willemite, pale orange Sphalerite and blue-pink Cleiophane. Black non-fluorescent Franklinite may also be present in the matrix. Photos 1 and 2 are under SW/UV. Photos 3 and 4 are under LW/UV. Other photos are under natural white light. Specimen is from th...e Parker Shaft, Franklin, New Jersey. Photo illumination with a 9 watt Shortwave and Longwave Ultraviolet (SW/LW/UV) lamp. You must use a good quality SW/LW/UV lamp to see and enjoy the colors. Willemite responds best to SW/UV, Sphalerite and Cleiophane respond best to LW/UV. All specimens come with an ID label.This is a very bright and rich small cabinet size specimen. From the Greg Anderson collection! Compare natural light photo of specimen on a US one dollar bill for scale. Specimen FNJ191 is 1.50"x 0.95"x 0.5" and weighs 0.7 ounces.Look for me each year at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society Show in the Convention Center at my regular space 1701-1703. I will be in the big black tent. This is the same spot used by Greg Anderson ( Anderson Fluorescent Minerals) an old friend for over 20 years and a fluorescent mineral mentor to me. Be sure to drop by as I'll have some of the Anderson Collection available for sale. See you there! I will also be at the MGSCV Gem and Mineral show (West Coast Glow) held during early March at the Newark Pavilion in Newark, California. Look for me in the Fluorescent Hall. Bring a packing slip or receipt from any online transaction with mineralman to either show and receive a 10% discount on show purchased minerals. FMS members receive a 10% discount on show mineral purchases. Only one discount may be used.Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!Check out my ratings from other Ebay customers!PLEASE scroll down and READ SHIPPING INFORMATION BELOW .NOTES ON ULTRAVIOLET:The higher quality the Ultraviolet (UV) source, the better fluorescent minerals look. Critical factors include; filtration (Hoya glass vs Plastic filter or lens), lamp wattage, bulb composition, lamp construction, wavelength and distance of lamp to specimen. For best results with any UV source, observe against a black, non-fluorescent, non-reflective background, in complete darkness with eyes adapted. To dark adapt your eye's, you must be in complete darkness for approximately seven (7) minutes. The photos here were taken using a WAY-TOO-COOL Shortwave (SW), Midwave (MW) or Longwave (LW) lamps, metered and exposed to show fluorescent response to its best advantage. I will indicate which wavelength is appropriate for the particular specimen being offered at auction and wavelength (SW/MW/LW) used as well as the wattage of UV lamp used for photography. I use a 9 watt lamp to illuminate most specimens.PLEASE READPlease pay within four (4) days unless other arrangements have been made. Due to recent changes at Ebay, it is now necessary for me to ship purchases within one business day of receiving payment. I will often ship the same day if payment is made sufficiently early. Please, if you want to combine shipping with subsequent purchases, do not pay until I invoice you with the correct discounted combined shipping. Just let me know when you are ready for the invoice. If you pay, I have no choice but to ship. I will hold an "open box" for up to 14 days allowing you the opportunity to add items to one box and thereby minimizing shipping charges. International shipping is not cheap and PayPal adds to the problem by charging a higher percentage for international transactions. Ebay also charges a commission on the shipping paid for both international and domestic purchases. I charge you what it costs me - I do not profit from shipping. Once I mail or ship a package, the time in route or ANY damage to specimen(s) is out of my control. I do pack all specimens using the latest techniques and care. If you are not happy with an item, please contact me first before leaving feedback or opening a case. I will take care of you and make it right.
