{"product_id":"museum-quality-sphalerite-calcite-willemite-franklinite-sterling-hill-mine-museum-ogdensburg-msr1005-105","title":"Sphalerite, Calcite, Willemite, Franklinite - Sterling Hill Mine, New Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Please make sure to right-click and print (or save) ID card located in the photo gallery for your records\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/bostwick_label_ID_c0025a85-9319-4b99-9d14-eaad7ba98abf.png?v=1788187021\" alt=\"museum-quality fluorescent sphalerite, calcite, willemite \u0026amp; franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional specimen of sphalerite, calcite, willemite and franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine formerly displayed at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Found on the North Orebody - North Limb. Under UV, this specimen produces a remarkable array of colors including bright orange, vivid pink-red and contrasting dark franklinite, with additional UV response across shortwave, midwave and longwave. Sterling Hill sphalerite can exhibit a long-lasting phosphorescence or afterglow following longwave excitation. The specimen continues glowing dramatically after the UV source is removed. Includes original collection labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/lwph_3f68e8e1-0792-4423-b799-b224de9e5a85_480x480.png?v=1788187022\" alt=\"museum-quality fluorescent sphalerite, calcite, willemite \u0026amp; franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/swlw_c3b22cd3-268f-4a06-a189-4b72959ba082_480x480.png?v=1788187022\" alt=\"museum-quality fluorescent sphalerite, calcite, willemite \u0026amp; franklinite from Sterling Hill Mine\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx. Richard C. Bostwick Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\n\u003cp\u003eOver his lifetime, Bostwick assembled what has been recognized as the world’s largest reference collection of fluorescent minerals from Franklin and Sterling Hill. His contributions to the field were ultimately honored with induction into the Fluorescent Mineral Society Hall of Fame, and the rare Franklin mineral bostwickite was named in recognition of his contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MinerShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52309789114664,"sku":"MSR1005-105","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/swlw_c3b22cd3-268f-4a06-a189-4b72959ba082.png?v=1788192942","url":"https:\/\/www.minershop.com\/products\/museum-quality-sphalerite-calcite-willemite-franklinite-sterling-hill-mine-museum-ogdensburg-msr1005-105","provider":"MinerShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}