Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, USA

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Attractive rosy purple lustrous and gemmy crystals of fluorite to 2.9 cm on edge set up on a dolostone matrix with crystallized dolomite. In good condition with very minimal micro-cleaving present. This is from the 1970s. When backlit the crystals exhibit nice color zoning.

Product details

SpeciesFluorite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions6.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm

Added on03/09/2026

LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Current owner

Unknown Owner

Acquired: Oct 2026

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Weinrich Minerals	Not disclosed

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Mineral guide

Learn about Fluorite

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

Regional guide

Fluorite from Elmwood Mine

Elmwood Mine fluorite — renowned for sharp crystals with rich color bands and rare mineral associations; location access, collecting history, notable finds.

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