Sphalerite Orange-Brown Calcite Golden Galena Elmwood Mine Crystals Matrix High Quality Cluster Mineral Rock Decor Rocks and Minerals USA

This specimen is a beautiful example of crystal structure! This is a large and sculptural cluster which features lovely crystals of metallic brown sphalerite, growing off of a sparkling calcite and quartz-rich matrix, accented by a tiny golden calcite crystal and a tiny cubic galena crystal. It is a specimen from the Elmwood Mine near Carthage, Tennessee. This famous mine is now closed. The Sphalerite displays rich brown color with translucent orange sections, and the sparkling matrix is a pale grey-white. The tiny golden calcite crystal is a bright yellow shade, and has excellent clarity and light reflection. The galena cube has a gunmetal shade and graphic shape. The terminations on all crystals are very sharp and clean! The unusual cluster is self-standing, and possesses several beautiful display angles. This is a high-quality large specimen with a unique and striking combination of minerals--it would offer a lot of beauty to any specimen collection! Locality: Elmwood Mine, near Carthage, Tennessee, USA. Dimensions: 5.50" x 3.50" x 3.00" (140mm x 90mm x 76mm) Weight: 824 g (1 lb 13.1 oz) The Elmwood Mine near Carthage, Tennessee, is a heavy metal mine that yields minerals such as sphalerite, galena, and fluorite. It has also been associated with a deep orange calcite. Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral that nearly always contains iron. As iron content increases, submetallic luster also increases--color ranges from golden brown to gunmetal. Calcite is a calcium carbonate mineral that forms in a multitude of growth habits. One of these is scalenohedral, or bipyramidal, crystals. Another habit is rhombohedral. Galena is a lead sulfide mineral which forms cubic shapes. Healing: Sphalerite is associated with strength, vitality, and grounding. Yellow calcite is for insight, clarity of perception, and willpower. Galena is associated with shamanic journeys and inner work. *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop