Sussexite in reddish-pink to pale pink lamellae, from the South limb of the North Orebody at Sterling Hill. The lamellar sussexite in this example is apparently part of a pod or lens of sussexite bordered with layers of calcite and cherty pinkish sussexite. Also called platy or layered sussexite, this textural variety is another variation on the general theme of cherty, pink-to-purple-tinted sussexite. The matrix of this specimen, visible on the bottom and upper right corner, is calcite with minor franklinite and brown serpentine. This piece is from the collection of Richard C. Bostwick.
Identifier: SSX3a Locality: South limb of the North Orebody, Sterling mine, Ogdensburg Specimen size: 7.5. x 6 x 3 cm Photo credit: Earl R. Verbeek