ELMWOOD MINE Purple Fluorite on High-Luster Sphalerite 1lb 2oz Cabinet Specimen For Sale
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INVESTMENT-GRADE ELMWOOD CLASSIC – HIGHLY LUSTROUS MATRIX PLATE WITH STEPPED PURPLE FLUORITE!Up for immediate purchase is an absolutely striking, heavy cabinet specimen from the world-famous Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. Weighing in at a substantial 1 pound, 2 ounces, this piece features a phenomenal contrast of colors and textures that instantly elevates any advanced mineral collection.Elmwood material of this size and caliber is increasingly difficult to source on the open market, making this a prime acquisition opportunity for serious collectors.SPECIMEN HIGHLIGHTS:• Architectural Fluorite Crystals: Features a prominent, highly sought-after stepped cubic purple fluorite crystal exhibiting beautiful translucency and intricate, architectural face zoning. Additional secondary purple cubes are sharply nested across the matrix.• Mirror-Luster Sphalerite Matrix: The base is a thick, ultra-bright plate of heavily faceted black sphalerite. The metallic, glass-like reflectivity of the sphalerite acts as a perfect visual foil, catching the light from every single angle.• Exceptional Display Weight: At over a pound, this specimen sits beautifully on a flat surface or stand, offering a commanding presence on a shelf or display case.CONDITION REPORT:The specimen exhibits sharp crystal geometry and phenomenal overall aesthetics. As standard for heavy matrix plates from this historic locality, minimal perimeter contact/bruising is present along some edges, but it does absolutely nothing to detract from the magnificent front-facing display power of this piece.Images show the exact piece you will receive, including official weight verification on an American Family Scale.SHIPPING & HANDLING:This heavy, high-value specimen will be packed with professional-grade care—utilizing multi-layered wrapping and a heavy-duty box—to ensure it arrives in pristine condition. Fast, tracked shipping with full insurance coverage.• Locality: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA• Minerals: Fluorite, Sphalerite• Weight: 1 lb 2 oz (approx. 510 grams)• Size Category: Cabinet / Small Cabinet• Color: Translucent Purple & Metallic Mirror-Black• Modified Item: No
