Dogtooth Honey Calcite Crystals on Sphalerite 17.09lbs Elmwood Mine TN H0020

Description: Dogtooth or Stellar Beam CalciteOn Sphalerite Matrixfrom Elmwood Mine, TN Item: H0020-HDC-6eThe pictures you see here are of the item you will receive. Please email us with any questions and check out our eBay store. Thanks and have fun shopping! Description This is a high quality Dogtooth Calcite Crystals on Sphalerite specimen from the Elmwood mine in Tennessee. Highly sought after by collectors. It is an outstanding example of the beauty of this amazing mineral. Also, some of our specimens have Limestone, Dolomite and/or Baryte minerals attached to the matrix. Overall Size: 11.90" x 10.14" x 8.38”; 302 mm x 258 mm x 212 mm Overall Weight: 17 lb. 1.30 oz.; 7746 g Item Includes Specimen.Special Offer: Any stand purchase at the same time you purchase any of our Mineral or Fossil specimens will recieve Free shipping on your stand order. We will send you a shipping refund after we verify your purchase. To speed up the process please add a note when you pay for your order. You can go to this link to view our stands we have for sale. Thanks! History - CalciteThe Famous Elmwood Mine is located in Carthage, Central Mining District in Smith County, Tennessee. The Elmwood Mine is a zinc mine. The Zinc minerals were first discovered in 1967, while the first production started in 1975. At that time, some excellent specimens of Calcite, Fluorite and Sphalerite were obtained from the miners who worked the mines. The mining company soon made exclusive arrangements to sell specimens to several mineral dealers. The prices for these specimens quickly soared. The mine shutdown many years ago and specimens became more elusive and expensive. The mine was reopened in 2010 by Nyrstar Company who reopened the 3 major zinc mines in the Carthage, Tennessee area which includes the Elmwood, Gordonsville and Cumberland mines. The Elmwood is being operated through the Gordonsville #3 shaft and incline. The first ore from the Elmwood was hoisted in November 2010. The miners, we are told, have been informed that anyone caught bringing out collector specimens would be fired. The company has made no arrangements to sell to mineral dealers and posts the site as No Trespassing and does not allow collectors. So, what had been a prolific source of fine calcite, fluorite and sphalerite has now joined the ranks of classic localities that are closed to collecting.History - SphaleriteThe Famous Elmwood Mine is located in Carthage, Central Mining District in Smith County, Tennessee. The Elmwood Mine is a zinc mine. The Zinc minerals were first discovered in 1967, while the first production started in 1975. At that time, some excellent specimens of Calcite, Fluorite and Sphalerite were obtained from the miners who worked the mines. The mining company soon made exclusive arrangements to sell specimens to several mineral dealers. The prices for these specimens quickly soared. The mine shutdown many years ago and specimens became more elusive and expensive. The mine was reopened in 2010 by Nyrstar Company who reopened the 3 major zinc mines in the Carthage, Tennessee area which includes the Elmwood, Gordonsville and Cumberland mines. The Elmwood is being operated through the Gordonsville #3 shaft and incline. The first ore from the Elmwood was hoisted in November 2010. The miners, we are told, have been informed that anyone caught bringing out collector specimens would be fired. The company has made no arrangements to sell to mineral dealers and posts the site as No Trespassing and does not allow collectors. So, what had been a prolific source of fine calcite, fluorite and sphalerite has now joined the ranks of classic localities that are closed to collecting. Mineralogy - CalciteThe Mineral calcite is the one of the most common minerals, it occurs in a great variety of shapes and colors, and it constitutes a major portion of many of the earth's rocks. Calcite belongs to the calcite group of minerals, a group of related carbonates that are isomorphous with one another. They are similar in many physical properties, and may partially or fully replace one another, forming a solid solution series. All members of the calcite group crystallize in the trigonal system, have perfect rhombohedral cleavage, and exhibit strong double refraction in transparent rhombohedrons. Dogtooth Calcite in groupings of thick and pointy scalenohedral crystals. This Calcite forms from precipitating calcium-rich water inside caverns or on limestone cliffs. It exists in the form of stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone, and strange globular growths. These growths constantly accumulate, forming layers. They are frequently impure, trapping in organic matter such as leaves, twigs, and moss as they accumulate. These calcareous growths have designated names based on their shape, habit, or formation. The environment of formation, however, can be a key guide to whether the mineral crystallized as Calcite or Aragonite. Aragonite will generally develop only at hot springs, whereas most other calcareous growths will be Calcite. Chemical Formula CaCO3Composition Calcium carbonate, sometimes with impurities of iron, magnesium, or manganese, and occasionally zinc and cobalt.Variable Formula (Ca,Fe,Mg,Mn,Zn,Co)CO3Color Colorless, white, yellow, brown, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, green, gray, black. May also be multicolored or banded.Streak WhiteHardness 3Crystal System Hexagonal Mineralogy - Sphalerite Sphalerite ((Zn, Fe)S) is a mineral that is the chief ore of zinc. It consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form but almost always contains variable iron. When iron content is high it is an opaque black variety, marmatite. It is usually found in association with galena, pyrite, and other sulfides along with calcite, dolomite, and fluorite. Miners have also been known to refer to sphalerite as zinc blende, black-jack and ruby jack. The mineral crystallizes in the cubic crystal system. In the crystal structure, zinc and sulfur atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated. The structure is closely related to the structure of diamond. CategorySulfide mineralMohs scale hardness3.5-4 Birthstone - CalciteCancer - June 22 to July 22Birthstone - SphaleriteSphalerite is associated with GEMINI (21 May - 21 Jun.)Metaphysical - CalciteDogtooth Calcite is used as an energy amplifier. It clears and activates all chakras. It is excellent for meditation, and is said to connect the physical to the spiritual. It is used to stimulate insight and boost memory, and is excellent for study. It removes friction and dissonance, creating clarity. Honey calcite, transparent or partly transparent golden color lets us remain positive as we make changes in our life, it enables us to gain self confidence and courage and heal from past abuses. This crystal may be classified as an ascension stone, as its vibration has a strong spiritual nature that helps you to make a deeper connection with the Divine. Its energy is calming and when used in meditation you may find that you slip into a state of immense peace and harmony. The result is that when your meditation is complete you may feel much less stressed, and more able to cope with your day to day activities. These crystals are extremely high vibration, yet they don't have an adverse effect on the nervous system. This is a crystal that will elevate your spiritual growth while enhancing your joy. Metaphysical - SphaleriteSphalerite will help you harmonize your female and male aspects while also unleashing your creativity. It is a strong crystal that will ground you spiritually, especially if you have been meditating with crystals that work with the higher chakras. It is also an effective healing crystal that will benefit your body on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. Sphalerite will make sure that you are grounded to reality. It will help you differentiate what is true from what is false, and what is a figment of your imagination from your reality. This crystal’s energies will regularly give you a reality check and make sure that what you have is what you wanted, and what happened is what you willed to. You will be able to see who’s being genuine and sincere from those who are just trying to do what you expect them to do. Sphalerite will help you to unlock and activate your psychic abilities. It will also support you in manifesting your dreams into reality by increasing your willpower and determination. Feng Shui - CalciteCalcite has Metal elemental energy. Metal energy is the energy of intelligence, contraction, healing, and creativity. It is the energy of togetherness and crystallization - of ideas, of concepts, and of groups. It is some times hard, sharp, and often destructive, yet an essential element in all lives. In Calcite, its metal energy is tempered and more focused on power for avoiding being a victim of others. The metal element brings the power of concentration and determination to our lives and our dwellings. Use Calcite in the west area of your home or room to bring the Metal energy of concentration to your efforts. Feng Shui - SphaleriteThis Sphalerite has Fire energy and are used in the south area of a home or room. Fire elemental energy is the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity. It is Yang in nature. PaymentWe like items to be payed as soon as possible. Please let us know you wish to combine payment into one order if you are bidding on multiple auction items and they do not end on the same day. 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Please be aware colors may be slightly different to each user due to individual monitors.About The SellerMy wife and I became rockhounds over 20 years ago when we realized how much we enjoyed looking for crystals that we could use or display in our home. We are intrigued by the metaphysical properties that have been associated with different kinds of minerals as well as their esthetic beauty and collect-ability. You will find rocks all over in and around our home. We decided to use what we have learned about rocks and combine that with our 30+ years of experience each in the graphic arts (photography and styling) to start selling our specimens here on eBay. We do our very best to portray our specimens as close as possible to how they really look.Whether you have a passion for rocks, are interested in their metaphysical properties or are looking for a collectable or decorative piece, we have a specimen for you.Check out all our mineral specimens we have for sale. Thanks for looking! _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

Price: 1625 USD

Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina

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