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Photo by James Elliott

Calcite

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Bryon Brookmyer
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Calcite, 12 cm, from the Elmwood mine, Smith County, Tennessee; found in 1998 on one of many successful collecting trips I had with Mark Kielbaso to a variety of locations across the USA. Fine Minerals International specimen; James Elliott photo.

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Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Tennessee, Elmwood MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Self Collected Minerals page 44

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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.