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Identity HelpFluorite location ID

31st May 2018 15:35 UTCJoy Horn

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I have had this in my collection for years. It was a gift and I was told it's from Elmwood Mine. I was hoping you can help me confirm that or discover it's proper orgin as I'm considering selling it and don't want to mislead anyone.

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31st May 2018 15:40 UTCJoy Horn

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31st May 2018 15:41 UTCDavid Von Bargen Manager

Yes, Elmwood.

31st May 2018 15:52 UTCBob Harman

AGREE and the example's matrix is largely sphalerite, the zinc ore that was being mined at the mines in Tennessee. CHEERS.....BOB

31st May 2018 16:33 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager

Welcome to Mindat, Joy.


Yes, likely Elmwood.

However, without some background information (i.e., a label), you would have to tell any potential buyer that you believe it's from Elmwood, but can't confirm.

31st May 2018 20:17 UTCMark Heintzelman 🌟 Expert

At few localities would I ever suggest having any surety or confidence for a fluorite specimen. Too many localities with too many look a likes to be sure, however the classic type Elmwood Fluorite on sphalerite specimens like these are one of those exceptions. Very distinctive, I simply would have no doubt of it's origins, especially given the preponderance of materials that were collected and distributed from this locality.


Very nice Joy

31st May 2018 21:11 UTCJoy Horn

Thank you all so much for your expertise!
 
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