Fluorite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
2022767
location:
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description: A very impressive large example consisting of a crystallized black sphalerite matrix 45.0 x 21.0 x 8.0 cm in size, the top almost completely covered with deep purple lustrous gemmy cubic fluorite crystals averaging 3.0 cm on edge. There is very little micro-cleaving present, this is in remarkably good condition considering the number of fluorite crystals present in the heavy weight of the specimen. Shipping weight on this one is going to be around 40 or 45 pounds.
Size: 45.0 x 21.0 x 8.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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