Calcite with Fluorite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
8632301
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
A very attractive large cabinet combination piece from this prolific mining district. A large and heavy plate of sparkling black crystallized sphalerite is supporting a golden gemmy crystal of calcite 19.0 cm in height, as well as a mostly gemmy cubic fluorite crystal 9.5 cm on edge. The calcite crystal is cleaved on the backside termination as seen in the video.
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