Barite with minor Sphalerite

Elmwood mine, Smith County, Tennessee
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 5.8 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 02/28/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/07/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Despite the fact that there are only a handful of minerals found at the Elmwood mine, some of them are among the most recognizable minerals in the world. The classic cream colored Barites are well-known among collectors. This piece features a "snowball"-shaped aggregate of Barite associated with minor reddish-brown Sphalerite. A classic example of an Elmwood Barite.

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