This mineral is confined almost exclusively to the zinc deposits in Franklin, New Jersey. It is distinguished chiefly by its red color and orange-yellow streak. An ore of zinc, its name is in allusion to the high zinc content.
Minerals
This mineral is confined almost exclusively to the zinc deposits in Franklin, New Jersey. It is distinguished chiefly by its red color and orange-yellow streak. An ore of zinc, its name is in allusion to the high zinc content.
Mineral Photos courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College