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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 32363
Mineral:Calcite on Sphalerite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Two doubly-terminated crystals of golden calcite on dark lustrous sphalerite. This is a good, old-time specimen with superb color and clarity (the mine is now closed). The crystals are complete all around, though there are a few edge nicks (hard to see). Ex. M. Jensen
Overall Size:11x9x7 cm
Crystals:6-9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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