Barite and Sphalerite with Fluorite.
at-auction$ 350
- Locality
- Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
- Minerals
- Sphalerite, Fluorite
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- SM607
A matrix group with a 6 cm crystalline cluster of white Barite in association with a 3.5cm group of dark reddish brown Sphalerite crystals and numerous small 3-7mm purple Fluorite cubes make up this classic Tennessee District specimen. The matrix consists of gray silicified Dolomite serving as the base. The primary viewing angle of this specimen is in very good condition. The back side shows some contact with the Barite crystal cluster. It also comes with an old 1977 'Crystal Cavern Minerals' label showing a price of $50 comes with this nice combination species example.