Celestine with Fluorite, Sphalerite, Calcite, Galena

specimen number:
2491420

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

description:
Extremely fine example for the species from the mining district consisting of a shell like breccia matrix 11.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm in size, the top covered with spherical shaped white crystal groupings of celestine, these barian rich, to 4.0 cm across. These are in turn partially coated with glistening tiny crystals of pale purple fluorite and yellowish calcite. The backside shows very lustrous twinned crystals of sphalerite to 2.3 cm in size. Completely crystallized all around, even the bottom side coated with sparkling quartz. Galena present as cubic crystals to 0.8 cm. In terrific condition. Shipping weight: 1.04 pounds.

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