Fluorite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
4571567
location:
Elmwood mine, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
description:
Rosy purple translucent lustrous crystals of fluorite measuring to 2.0 cm on edge set on top of this lustrous black sphalerite crystal matrix. Micro-chipping present but minimal, I think the specimen in good condition. When backlit the fluorite crystals exhibit phantom crystals. This is shown at the end of the video.
Size: 10.0 x 9.0 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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