{"product_id":"rare-bustamite-clinohedrite-hardystonite-willemite-franklin-mine-new-jersey-dick-bostwick-collection-msr1019-113","title":"Bustamite, Clinohedrite, Hardystonite, Willemite - Franklin Mine, 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\u003eA colorful fluorescent mineral specimen from the historic Franklin Mine in Sussex County, New Jersey, formerly in the Richard C. Bostwick Collection. This substantial piece combines hardystonite, clinohedrite, willemite, and bustamite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder shortwave UV, the specimen fluoresces a deep, violet-blue hardystonite, orange clinohedrite, and brilliant green willemite. Rare clinohedrite is a prized mineral among Franklin collectors. Under shortwave UV light, its bright orange fluorescence is notable, contrasting beautifully with blue hardystonite and brilliant green willemite.  This is a classic 3-color Franklin fluorescent mineral specimen.\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\n\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":67855935275304,"sku":"MSR1019-113","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4253\/0600\/files\/SW_0b587d7c-6ae7-4aa2-938a-3ac578aba5fd.png?v=1791509800","url":"https:\/\/www.minershop.com\/products\/rare-bustamite-clinohedrite-hardystonite-willemite-franklin-mine-new-jersey-dick-bostwick-collection-msr1019-113","provider":"MinerShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}