Calcite with Galena, Barite, Sphalerite - image 1
Calcite with Galena, Barite, Sphalerite - image 2
specimen video

Calcite with Galena, Barite, Sphalerite

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Scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 6.5 cm in size scattered throughout a brecciated sphalerite crystal matrix with galena. Some cleaving is present as shown up close in the video. This is crystallized all around.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Galena, Sphalerite, Barite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on12/12/2024
LocalityUSA, Tennessee, Elmwood Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$325.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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
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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.