At-A-Glance
Photos
![Fluorite-on-Quartz[6712], Elmwood mine, Heimowitz Collection](/sites/g/files/toruqf271/files/styles/freeform_1440w/public/2021-03/Fluorite%5B6712%5D.png?itok=gt1kychv)
Essential Information
Specimen ID
6712
Mineral Name
Fluorite
Chemical Formula
CaF2
Subcollection
Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
Donation
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Dolomite
Sphalerite
Notes
This specimen is majority Fluorite and contains Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) over Sphalerite ((Zn, Fe)S).
Lustrous, transparent purple Fluorite crystals with lustrous, translucent, white Dolomite crystals over dark, translucent brown Sphalerite. Elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA. 9 x 7 cm.
Physical Description
Fluorite and Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) over Sphalerite ((Zn, Fe)S)
Geographic Origin
Mine Name
Elmwood Mine
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Historical Region Name
Elmwood mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee
Original Attributed Locality
USA
Tennessee
Smith County