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Purple Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite Elmwood Mine Tennessee Mineral Specimen

Description: This specimen showcases a grouping of purple fluorites, nestled into a gemmy red sphalerite matrix, with a small golden calcite also present on the viewing face of the specimen. The sphalerite crystallization on this piece is very interesting, while also touting the tell-tale “Ruby Jack” appearance. The perfect fluorite, with rainbow appearance in 2 of the 3 focal fluorite crystals, make this a very nice piece to represent the mineralogy of the Elmwood Mine. Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 Dimensions: 6.8cm x 4.5cm x 4cm The Elmwood Mine was initially drilled in 1969, fully operational by the mid 1970’s, and stayed in operation all the way up to the initial closing in 2004. In 2010 the mine was reopened by Nyrstar, and has had several closings since, involving its current closure as of Dec. 2023. Initially a Zinc mine, the three combined mines making up the Elmwood mining complex(Cumberlannd, Gordonsville, and Elmwood), have each produced distinctly different, yet equally sought after specimens by collectors and museums all around the world. The main collectible mineral specimens we see from the middle Tennessee locale are fluorite, calcite, sphalerite and barite. Secondary associations are galena, quartz, marcasite, and an occasional presence of various other minerals. The mine has not allowed any specimen mining since the early 2000’s adding to the lore and mystery surrounding the specimens.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

End Time: 2024-11-17T02:38:39.000Z

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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