Fluorite on Rubyjack Sphalerite

Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee
Cabinet, 11.9 x 10.6 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 10/13/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/17/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Gemmy, luscious rich grape-purple fluorite cubes to 1.0 cm are aesthetically scattered on the large undulating plate covered with sharp, splendent, partially gemmy, rubyjack sphalerite crystals. The lustrous cubes have the classic darker edge phantoms. The bit of limestone matrix is a fine compliment. Both the fluorites and sphalerite GLOW, when strongly lit. Pristine, except for trivial periphery wear. This is an exceptional, way above average combination specimen from this famed locale. A real Elmwood classic. Fairly valued at $1000.

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