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Calcite, Sphalerite

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Calcite with sphalerite, 9 cm, from the Elmwood mine, Smith County, Tennessee. Private collection; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Kearns and Campbell (1978).

Product details

Species
Calcite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Tennessee, Elmwood MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 204

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Elmwood Mine, USA
Elmwood Mine calcite — iconic amber scalenohedra from a historic Tennessee locality, prized for form, color, and cabinet display by collectors.