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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25416
Mineral:Sphalerite on Dolomite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Compound crystal of lustrous, red-brown sphalerite on matrix covered with colorless dolomite crystals. The sphalerite crystal is partially translucent with complex surfaces due to multiple twinning throughout the cluster. Ex. Marcelle (1918-2003) & Charles (1917-2003) Weber
Overall Size:6x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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