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Barite, Sphalerite and Fluorite (Consie Prince Coll.)
- Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee
- Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 8.8 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 06/03/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classic and excellent triple combination specimen from the famous and now-closed Elmwood Mine. Intergrown, bladed, barite "balls" are showingly capped by a cluster of highly lustrous, moderately translucent, twinned, rubyjack sphalerite crystals and two, classic, purple fluorite crystals. The large cube is 1.7 cm and is pristine. The sphalerite cluster is in super shape and contacting is noted on the right side of the barite. This remains a highly representative and showy combination specimen from this noted locale. Ex Consie Prince Collection.