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Sussexite




It is named after the Franklin Mining District in Sussex County, New Jersey , USA where it was first discovered.

Colour is white, pink, yellowish white. Hardness 3.

Sussexite also occurs in France , Italy , Namibia , North Korea , South Africa , Switzerland , and the US states of Michigan , New Jersey , Utah , and Virginia . Crystals are orthorhombic. Forms fibrous veins and masses.


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