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Fluorite on Sphalerite - Dolomite

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Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 4.7cm Location: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA A great classic of mineralogy: Elmwood mine! This deposit was the most prolific in the 90s, provided excellent samples with very aesthetic paragenesis. Here we have a very beautiful Fluorite / Sphalerite association. The quality of the 2 minerals is remarkable and gives a very bright and harmonious whole. Already rare at the time, the very beautiful pieces have become very sought after now. An old piece to keep preciously in collection. Dimensions without the acrylic base, which is supplied with the mineralogical specimen. The mineral is not glued to the base (soft putty).

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.2 x 4.7 cm
Added on05/08/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Barras Gautier MinérauxNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
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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.
Fluorite
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.
Locality guide
Elmwood Mine
Elmwood Mine, USA - premier Tennessee locality renowned for dark sphalerite, purple fluorite, amber calcite, and white barite, prized by collectors.