SUPERB Axinite-Mn Crystal w/ Hancockite, Clinohedrite FRANKLIN, NJ Ex. Lemanski

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Manganaxinite (Axinite - Mn) with Hancockite, Franklinite, Clinohedrite, etc.
Franklin Mine, Franklin, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
9.8cm x 6.5cm x 4.5cm
Ex. Chet Lemanski Collection #F1086
Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic example of manganaxinite with hancockite, clinohedrite, franklinite and more from Franklin!!!  This specimen hosts a rich showing of  golden yellow bladed manganaxinite in association with some scattered areas of reddish hancockite and black franklinite!!!  Under SW UV one can see finely  disseminated specks of fluorescent green willemite with a lone area of orange fluorescent clinohedrite and an unidentifed nodule(possibly prehnite or xonotlite) of purplish-blue fluorescence with a  thin but intense red outline!!!  There are broad vugs filled with lustrous, translucent yellow blades of manganaxinite!!!  The specimen has been expertly  sawn on the reverse and the specimen displays magnificently in person!!! This specimen is from the noted  Franklin collection of Chet Lemanski and retains its original label as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!!  Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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