{"product_id":"hardystonite-willemite-clinohedrite-franklin-mine-new-jersey-fluorescent-mineral-capital-of-the-world-msr1033-103","title":"Hardystonite, Willemite, Minor Clinohedrite - New Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e*Note: Please make sure to right-click and print (or save) ID card located in the photo gallery for your records*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassic violet-blue hardystonite, bright green fluorescent willemite and areas of minor orange clinohedrite from the world famous Franklin Mine in New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franklin-Ogdensburg area is a world-famous type locality for hundreds of unique mineral species, many of which are fluorescent. It's known as the \"Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEx. Richard C. Bostwick Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen originates from the renowned collection of Richard C. “Dick” Bostwick, one of the foremost authorities and collectors of fluorescent minerals from Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning his collection in 1960, Bostwick devoted more than six decades to studying, documenting, and preserving the extraordinary fluorescent mineralogy of this historic mining district. His connection to Sterling Hill extended underground. Bostwick worked at the Sterling Hill Mine during the 1970s, giving him firsthand access to and knowledge of the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68150777217320,"sku":"MSR1033-103","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/sw_6efcf9f3-0d19-4d10-8ac9-4a3f337a882b.png?v=1794331504","url":"https:\/\/www.minershop.com\/products\/hardystonite-willemite-clinohedrite-franklin-mine-new-jersey-fluorescent-mineral-capital-of-the-world-msr1033-103","provider":"MinerShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}