{"product_id":"xl-fluorite-on-sphalerite-elmwood-mine-river-walkers-minerals","title":"XL Fluorite on Sphalerite- Elmwood Mine | River Walkers Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale: \u003c\/strong\u003eElmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA 🇺🇸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2710 g | 7 × 5 × 3.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorite Cube: 2.7 × 2.7 × 2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA statement-quality Elmwood Mine classic featuring an exceptionally large single fluorite cube dramatically perched atop a lustrous matrix of sphalerite. The fluorite is predominantly colorless with a delicate hint of pale purple in select areas, allowing light to illuminate its internal structure while highlighting the crisp cubic form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fluorite displays sharp edges, smooth stepped growth faces, and a beautiful vitreous luster. Sitting high above the matrix, the cube creates an eye-catching contrast against the densely crystallized sphalerite below. The sphalerite itself is covered in brilliant, highly reflective crystals that shimmer from every angle, showing off a deep red\/orange color when backlit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fluorite has one small edge chip and a cleaved corner (shown in the video). These are reflected in the price and do not detract significantly from the specimen’s impressive display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elmwood Mine is one of the world’s most famous localities for fluorite, sphalerite, calcite, and barite, producing some of the finest cabinet specimens ever discovered. Large, well-formed fluorite cubes of this size and quality are highly sought after, particularly when paired with such a lustrous sphalerite matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll minerals, crystals, fossils, and artifacts are natural objects and may contain natural fractures, internal stress, healed cracks, growth contacts, pits, or other naturally occurring characteristics. These are not considered damage unless specifically noted. Colors may appear slightly different depending on indoor or outdoor lighting and individual screen settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos and videos carefully. You will receive this exact piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Walkers Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141821559080,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/F203EA32-A933-4ADC-AFD1-E86612934AEB.jpg?v=1784659073","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/xl-fluorite-on-sphalerite-elmwood-mine-river-walkers-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}