Fluorite with Barite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
4041094
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Nice combination piece with a deep purple translucent fluorite crystal 2.8 cm on edge set on white crystallized barite. Sharp large crystals of lustrous sphalerite to 2.2 cm in size present as well, these dotted with much chalcopyrite. Chalcopyrite is not terribly common from this mining district.
Size: 10.5 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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