Rhodonite var Fowlerite on Calcite

Fowlerite is the zinc rich (up to 10%) variant of Rhodonite and is ONLY found in Franklin. The provenance on this one is exceptional. starting with two very old handwritten labels (author unknown) and then on to the Carolyn Reynard collection. This wont last long!

Locality: Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey

Composition: manganese inosilicate