Scalenohedral Calcite Twin on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine

Scalenohedral Calcite Twin on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine

Golden Honey Scalenohedral Twinned Calcite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, USA

This is a very old find dating back to the 1980s. This specimen features a large scalenohedral twin of golden calcite sitting atop sphalerite matrix. There are nicked edges. Nevertheless, the color and the overall aesthetics is just stunning.

SKU: CAL016 Categories: Calcite, Minerals, Sphalerite

Additional information

Additional information

Weight	0.4 kg
Dimensions	12 × 12 × 12 cm
Mineral	Calcite, Sphalerite
Dimensions	5.1cm x 5.9cm x 8.8cm
Weight	210g
Locality	Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA
Country/Region	USA
Size	Small-cabinet
Color	Gold, Yellow
Display Name (Chinese)	方解石双晶, 美国田纳西州, 闪锌矿
Display Name (Japanese)	方解石双晶, 米国テネシー州, 閃亜鉛鉱
Item Location	Dongguan, Guangdong, China