Detailed information
Species
Calcite, Sphalerite
Dimensions
108 x 103 x 72
mm
Weight
830 g
Locality
Elmwood Mine Carthage, Smith County Tennessee, USA
Condition
No recorded repairs
Calcite is one of the world's commonest mineral species and yet it is remarkable that specimens from one mine can be so instantly recognizable - that being Elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA. This cabinet specimen displays a characteristic gemmy, orange tipped, glassy, doubly-terminated scalenohedral Calcite crystal or, more correctly, a 'macle twin' sat upon large, glossy black Sphalerite crystals. The Calcite crystal looks stunning, with sharp, well-defined faces, excellent colour and brightness, and in such a perfect, prominent position for display. It is at least 6 cm in length and is in great condition: there appears to be a small cleaved section on the back of the upper crystal tip, but this is not seen from the display angle. Otherwise, it is absolute perfection and simply glows.