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Sphalerite, Dolomite

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This classic elmwood piece features a sharp, lustrous, jet-black sphalerite rosette, that has ruby-red highlights in good lighting! Classic "ruby jack" as they call it sometimes. Mine now closed! Ex. Dr. Gary Hansen dealer stock and not shown since early 1980s. 8 x 6.1 x 3 cm

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite, Dolomite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.1 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sphalerite
Mineral guide
Learn about Sphalerite
diverse colors from honey to black, gemmy, diamond-like luster, and localities worldwide; a collector favorite for dramatic crystals and color.
Sphalerite
Regional guide
Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, USA
from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee — lustrous, dark reddish-brown crystals with ruby-fire edges; iconic Elmwood pockets with calcite, fluorite, baryte.