Fluorite (large cube) on Sphalerite

Item Description

A large (9.7 cm on edge) and highly dramatic lilac colored cube of Fluorite sits atop a crystallized mound of reddish-brown Sphalerite from the famous Elmwood mine in Tennessee. The Fluorite itself is amazingly sharp, with good gemminess and light color zoning (ranging between lilac and colorless), but it's the incredible size and quality of the piece that makes it so significant. The large cube is in fantastic shape overall, with only the tiniest of nicks in a few spots. When propped up, the piece displays very well, and large, undamaged display specimens from Elmwood are certainly few and far between. The secondary cube on the side of the specimen is a nice accent to this attractive large cabinet specimen. This piece is close to 30 years old, and is a significant US Fluorite, especially coming from this prominent and celebrated zinc ore body!