Sphalerite with Dolomite and Fluorite

Elmwood mine, Smith County, Tennessee
Miniature, 4.7 x 3.3 x 3.1 cm
Start Time: 02/08/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/15/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Sphalerite is very much an under appreciated species from the famous Elmwood Mine, where golden Calcite and purple Fluorites reigh. This outstanding and aesthetic example features a very lustrous, complete all-round cluster of twinned, "Ruby Jack" Sphalerite crystals adorably perched atop a pedestal of lustrous, saddle-shaped Dolomite crystals. There are even two, small purple Fluorite cubes at the base of the Dolomite. Complete all-around and very, very nearly pristine, with only super-trivial edge wear at a couple of spots on the Sphalerite. Every turn presents a new perspective to this fine display piece. The Sphalerite shows great color when strongly backlit.

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