Ref. CRI-1008

Buy Calcite mineral specimen online

Calcite from Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee, United States, is a collector-grade carbonates specimen prized for honey-amber scalenohedral crystals from the legendary Tennessee lead-zinc district. The calcite association formed in a Mississippi Valley-type deposit where carbonate-hosted ore fluids deposited calcite alongside sphalerite, galena, and barite, giving the piece the geological credibility serious mineral buyers expect when they search for calcite specimen for sale or Elmwood Mine calcite. Display appeal comes from glassy luster, warm amber tones, and dramatic crystal geometry that stands out under directional lighting, while the measured dimensions of 8.2 x 6.3 x 4.9 cm and weight of 332 grams place it in an easy-to-present small cabinet format for shelves, cabinets, and focused mineral photography. Collectors value material from Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee because Elmwood calcite is collected for sharp crystal form, recognizable American provenance, and strong associations with other famous Tennessee species. Well-crystallized Elmwood calcite occupies a sweet spot in the market because it is classic, attractive, and still accessible compared with higher-ticket rarity categories. For buyers comparing authentic locality material online, this specimen combines provenance, aesthetics, and realistic pricing in the way strong mineral catalog pages should: with accurate data, natural-crystal context, and real collector appeal.

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Locality

Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee

Country / Region

United States / North America

Species

Calcite

Size / Weight

8.2 x 6.3 x 4.9 cm / Small Cabinet / 332 g