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Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

 
Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:No. 34954
Mineral:Calcite
Locality:Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Description:Parallel grouping of golden calcite crystals with a small limestone matrix on one corner. The calcite is milky yellow throughout, with transparent deep yellow-orange terminations. This mine produced the best US calcites and is now closed.
Overall Size:11x11x5 cm
Crystals:4-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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