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Barite on Sphalerite - Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, USA
Barite on Sphalerite - Elmwood Mine, Tennessee, USA
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One of the more distinctive and peculiar mineral combinations in the mineral world are spheres of barite on sphalerite. The Elmwood Mine is a large producer of zinc, of which sphalerite is the main ore. Occasionally the mine would yield these bizarre snowball-like spheres of barite. The colour contrast between the dark amber-black sphalerite and white barite is outstanding. The sphalerite is well-crystallized and worthy of closer inspection too. Ex Mike Clark collection. From: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee.
Mineral: Barite on Sphalerite
Locality: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee, USA
Crystal System: Orthorhombic (Barite)
Mineral Class: Sulfates
Provenance: Ex Mike Clark Collection
Dimensions: 8 × 9 cm (barite sphere approx. 4 cm across)
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