Calcite with Sphalerite

specimen number:
2022771

location:
Cumberland Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA

description:

Absolutely stunning large cabinet display quality piece from this famous locality. Double terminated glassy transparent to translucent richly colored amber scalenohedral calcite crystals to 20.0 cm in length are set beautifully upon a crystallized black sphalerite matrix. Perfect from the front side, very slight contacting on the back worry calcite crystal was there and is now gone. Outstanding color, luster, and translucency. Even some gemmy areas near the termination. Measures 24.0 x 12.0 x 8.0 cm. Ex Chris and Agatha Galas collection. Accompanied by a custom acrylic display base as seen in the photo.

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