Calcite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
2022776
location:
Elmwood Mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description: A spectacular large cabinet display example from this classic mining district. A gorgeous Amber partly gemmy glassy double terminated twinned crystal of calcite almost 20.0 cm in length is perched beautifully upon a dolomite coated breccia matrix. Black lustrous crystal groupings of sphalerite to 2.5 cm present throughout. Minor damage to some of the sphalerite crystals upon the matrix, the calcite crystal itself is in excellent condition and shows all around. Very attractive. Measures 23.0 x 20.0 x 11.0 cm in size. Shipping weight: 6.95 pounds. Ex Chris & Agatha Galas collection.
Size: 23.0 x 20.0 x 11.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Chris & Agatha Galas
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