Fluorite

Elmwood, Smith County, Tennessee
Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 4.5 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 04/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/19/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Despite the fact that there are only a handful of minerals found at the Elmwood mine, they are among the most recognizable minerals in the world. The classic purple Fluorites are a favorite among collectors, and it's easy to see why. This piece features sharp, translucent, light purple color, "phantom" cubic crystals of Fluorite. A good representative display specimen of this well knonw material. The cube is actually slightly yellow in the center, which is not common for the material, and is a nice touch. This piece is close to 30 years old, and is a worthwhile display piece especially coming from this prominent and celebrated zinc ore body!

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