Fluorite on Calcite

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Fluorite on calcite (“The Christmas Tree”), 6 cm, from 229-#15 at the Elmwood mine, Smith County, Tennessee; Collected November 1998. Dr. Stephen Neely collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesFluorite, Calcite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions6.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Publications

Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 186

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Mark Kielbaso

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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.

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Fluorite from Elmwood Mine

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