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Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 55437
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Classic specimen of an etched translucent purple fluorite crystal with dark purple cubic faces on one end and tapered shape on the opposite the result of the fluorite partially dissolving. Some collectors display these with the tapered end standing up.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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