{"product_id":"elmwood-mine-stellar-beam-calcite-sphalerite","title":"Elmwood Mine Sphalerite with Stellar Beam Calcite – 3,984 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial collector specimen from the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElmwood Mine in Carthage, Tennessee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring dark sphalerite matrix accented by striking pale calcite crystal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elmwood Mine is internationally known among mineral collectors for producing exceptional combinations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalcite, sphalerite, fluorite, and baryte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often with unusually aesthetic crystal development. This specimen showcases that classic Elmwood character on a large scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,984 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this one-of-a-kind piece has substantial display presence, with contrasting dark sphalerite and prominent light-colored calcite formations creating strong texture and visual depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sphalerite with Stellar Beam Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3,984 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine natural mineral specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large collector mineral specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElmwood calcite and sphalerite associations are classic material from this locality and are well represented in documented collector specimens from the mine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a natural mineral specimen, variations in crystal size, color, matrix, contact points, fractures, inclusions, and surface texture are part of its natural formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a one-of-a-kind specimen. Our in-store and online inventory is shared, so availability is subject to prior in-store sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664289399026,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8560\/7666\/files\/00C3F7E7-A5B2-4E48-B7F4-9C4CE7DE1D99.jpg?v=1791585278","url":"https:\/\/earthforged.com\/products\/elmwood-mine-stellar-beam-calcite-sphalerite","provider":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}