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Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 33742
Mineral:Fluorite on Sphalerite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Purple cubic fluorite crystal 23 mm across centered on dark brown sphalerite crystals up to 6 mm. The fluorite crystal is transparent and has complex crystal faces on the surface. The rear corner of the fluorite has small cleaved corner. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #143; Ex. Stephen M. Neely, M.D. Collection # 124
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:3-23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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