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Calcite with Sphalerite

Unknown Owner
Spectacular glassy gem sharp crystals of scalenohedral calcite measuring to 12.5 cm in length, one double terminated and twinned. These are all set up on a crystalline sphalerite matrix. This piece is in super condition. At one time part of the Steve Neely collection, I originally bought this from Steve back in the early 2000's, sold it on, and now have it back.

Product details

Species
Calcite, SphaleriteAbout Calcite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions27.0 x 12.5 x 8.5 cm
Added on09/25/2025
Locality
USA, Tennessee, Elmwood MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2025Unknown Owner$19,500.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
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 is one of the great modern classics of American mineral collecting: honey, champagne, amber and cognac scalenohedra, often doubly terminated and twinned into sculptural “diamond” forms, set against black-brown sphalerite, purple fluorite, ivory barite, or gray carbonate matrix. The best crystals have a warm internal glow rather than merely surface color, with transparent terminations, bright vitreous luster, and enough size to dominate a cabinet. A fine Elmwood calcite does not look like generic calcite from a carbonate vein; it has a locality signature that experienced collectors recognize at a glance.