Fluorite with Barite on Sphalerite (classic material)

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 purple Fluorites are a favorite among collectors, and it's easy to see why. This piece features sharp, gemmy, beautiful purple color, stepped cubic crystals of Fluorite with a semi-radial group of cream colored Barite sitting on crystallized, lustrous, "Ruby Jack" Sphalerite. The largest Fluorite measures 2.5 cm. A classic example of Elmwood Fluorite with the well-known associations. Good quality for the material, and fairly aesthetic to boot. This piece is close to 30 years old, and is a worthwhile display piece especially coming from this prominent and celebrated zinc ore body!