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Calcite, Sphalerite

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A sharp calcite twin, terminated on the top end (the back/bottom is a natural contact face where the specimen was removed from the pocket wall), with sphalerite accenting both sides. Sphalerite was the major zinc ore that was the whole reason for the Elmwood. 5.5 x 5.3 x 2.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Known provenance

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

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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.