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Sphalerite, Dolomite

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A very aesthetic sphalerite specimen from the Elmwood Mine. A large, 6.5 cm wide, corsage-like ball of splendent, ruby-jack sphalerite crystals is beautifully perched on a sliver of silicified limestone covered with pearlescent dolomite rhombs. The tiny purple fluorites scattered about the dolomite are a fine accent. Ex. Mullane Collection and accompanied by a 1970s-era Roberts Minerals label.

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite, Dolomite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.4 x 8.4 x 5.3 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.