Fluorite with Baryte

Unknown Owner

Elmwood mine at Carthage, Tennessee, is famous for many fine mineral specimens, but usually individual species where the quality exceeds many other world occurrences. Golden tipped scalenohedral Calcite is a classic example, but it is also known for stunning Fluorite crystals and combinations too. Less well-known outside of specialist collectors of Elmwood material and Fluorite connoisseurs are the natural etched Fluorite 'cones'. This beautiful and delicately purple coloured 'inverted snow cone' Fluorite has a nice association with feathery sprays of creamy-white Baryte. Worldwide, this form of Fluorite is almost unheard of, making these Elmwood mine specimens very special. Ex Hans Engelbrecht collection.