Elmwood Fluorite on Sphalerite ammolite

Elmwood Fluorite on Sphalerite ammoliteClassic cabinet collectible! Translucent & zoned purple fluorite perched on a bed of Ruby Jack sphalerite from the now closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA. The Fluorite cube measures 2. 5 cm along the front. Crisp front corners but is cleaved in the back, with a partial cube nextdoor. Stepped growth features on all of the faces. Deep purple zoning. Super lusterous sphalerite! Overall measurements: 3 long, sits just over 1 tall.

These are cave pieces

The grey phantoms are likely caused by marcasite inclusions

Measures 3” across x 2

White-blue UV reaction in the lines

In some areas the azurite has both a reddish iron

There is some damage (see photos) but its a low-priced example from a highly collectible locale

Highly collectible semi *floater* fluorite from the now-closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage

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Small cabinet cluster of “red quartz” from Jiangxi

The duo-tone of the shimmery purple against the pale grey is so striking

Translucent & zoned purple fluorite perched on a bed of Ruby Jack sphalerite from the now-closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage

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