Specimen #1262

Name: Fluorite Cubes on Sphalerite on Dolostone

Type: Mineral

Locality: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 8.4 x 11 x 12 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-02-05

Source: Superior Gallery Auction: Kevin Ward Collection

Label: Y

Comment: Lot #121. This is a very attractive specimen with a great deal of eye appeal. The fluorites reflect the brilliance of light-like cubic jewels. The raspberry color tends to be stronger near the edges. In very good condition overall with the only incomplete crystals at the trimming. Ex. Kevin Ward

Minerals: Fluorite (CaF2) Sphalerite ((Zn,Fe)S)

There are 3 pictures on file

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Fluorite Cubes atop Sphalerite on Dolostone, Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee - 8.4 x 11 x 12 cm

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Fluorite Cubes atop Sphalerite on Dolostone, Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee

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Fluorite Cubes atop Sphalerite on Dolostone, Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee