Elmwood Fluorite & Calcite
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Elmwood Fluorite & Calcite Specimen 001
| Formula | CaF₂ (Fluorite) · CaCO₃ (Calcite) |
| Crystal System | Isometric/cubic (Fluorite) · Trigonal/rhombohedral (Calcite) |
| Hardness | 4 Mohs (Fluorite) · 3 Mohs (Calcite) |
| Locality | Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee |
Historical Significance 2003
Elmwood Mine operated as a zinc mine (New Jersey Zinc Company, later Asarco). Miners discovered exceptional fluorite crystals in solution cavities within ~450 Ma Ordovician limestone. The mine became world-famous among mineral collectors for its deep purple fluorite with honey calcite. Mine closed permanently in 2003 — no new specimens are being produced. Elmwood fluorite is considered among the finest American fluorite specimens ever produced.
Large Cabinet Specimen · 3–5″
$1,200–$2,500+
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