Latest Update - 12/27/2009!

Full of Great NEW Specimens From the Elmwood Mine!

Taking a look inside one of the many crystal pockets in the Elmwood Mine!
Huge golden Calcites line the cavity along side creamy Barite blooms, shiny
Sphalerite crystals, and lavander Fluorites. It's a virtual dream world of color.

Here you can see some of the tools of removal. Styrofoam boards cushion the fall
of large crystals while rags further insulate the clusters and points from damage
during the haul to the surface. These pockets can get rather narrow and working
in such tight quarters can be claustrophobic but the gorgeous mix of minerals
makes the job well worth it. That's what makes Elmwood such a classic locality.

And here's the end result of all that work and effort. Gorgeous mineral
combination specimens that only the Elmwood mine can offer! Lustrous
black Sphalerite hosting bluish-purple Fluorite cubes, golden Calcites,
and a huge creamy Barite bloom smothering the Fluorites underneath.
This beathtaking specimen is part of the Gallery Hall of Fame Collection.

* Available Elmwood Specimens *

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#Elmwood-1 SOLD!

Stunning combination of Fluorite, Sphalerite and Barite!
One of the better combos I've seen recently from the Elmwood Mine! Every collector looks
for these classic combination specimens of Fluorite, Sphalerite, and Barite but attractive specimens
like this one just aren't that easy to find. This piece has large, nearly transparent lavender Fluorite
crystals which are complete with very little in the way of "chatter". The beautiful Barite clusters
and shiny, reddish-brown Sphalerite crystals complete the specimen with an attractive balance!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.4 cm by 10.3 cm in size.
Price $3500

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#Elmwood-2 NEW!

Large cabinet sized plate of GEMMY purple Fluorite cubes with drusy on Sphalerite!
Absolutely gorgeous example of Elmwood mineralization! The cubes are so gem that I
can see through them all the way down to the Sphalerite matrix. The color is also very
attractive - not your common dark purple but a reddish-purple which really glows under
lighting. There are patches of sparkling drusy scattered atop and between the crystals.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 20.5 cm by 18.5 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $4500

MIN#Elmwood-3 SOLD!

Impressive crystals of lustrous Galena with Sphalerite sitting atop Dolostone matrix!
The Sphalerite crystals are distinct and well isolated. One can be seen in front just
below the Galenas and the other is perched atop the matrix just behind the Galenas.
From the Cumberland Mine, Smith County, Tennesee.
Measures 7 cm by 6.2 cm in size.
Price $585

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#Elmwood-4 NEW!

Attractive specimen featuring a translucent purple Fluorite perched atop Barite clusters!
The Fluorite is completely rehealed on the backside with dozens of crystal faces.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10.2 cm by 9.1 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Elmwood-5 SOLD!

Lovely cluster of partially speckled violet Fluorite cubes on Sphalerite!
A beautiful cabinet specimen of Fluorite with great color and no real damage to speak of!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.4 cm by 13 cm in size.
Price $1500

MIN#Elmwood-6 NEW!

Attractive cube of Fluorite (light lavender-yellow) with Rubyjack xls and Dolomite on drusy!
This really is a dazzling specimen and the small reddish-brown Rubyjacks look like Garnets!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.8 cm by 8.6 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Elmwood-7 NEW!

Cute specimen of raspberryish-purple Fluorite cubes with Sphalerite on matrix!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.2 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $585

MIN#Elmwood-8 NEW!

Fine lavender cubes of Fluorite on shiny Sphalerite!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.3 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Price $185

MIN#Elmwood-10 NEW!

Gorgeous cabinet plate featuring large, gemmy reddish-purple Fluorites with Sphalerite!
Both are sitting atop a Dolomite covered matrix. The specimen is in great condition overall,
with very few contacts. The Fluorites are very transparent and exhibit just a touch of red
in their purple coloration which really makes the plate glow under all forms of lighting.
The backside of the plate is pure Dolomite on drusy and sparkles like crazy.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10.4 cm by 8.4 cm in size.
Price $2450

Photo by Joe Budd

MIN#Elmwood-11 NEW!

Dazzling plate of shiny black Sphalerite crystal clusters atop drusy covered matrix!
What a gorgeous large cabinet specimen! The sparkling drusy covered matrix adds a perfect
contrast to the incredibly shiny Sphalerite crystal faces. There are also some individual crystals of
Sphalerite between the large clusters. In excellent condition with very little in the way of contacts!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 14 cm by 22.5 cm by 9.5 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $6500

MIN#Elmwood-12 NEW!

Etched Fluorite crystal with attached Barite cluster!
I love these unique looking Elmwood Fluorites. The top faces are complete
and glassy while the remainder of the crystal was naturally etched and then
rehealed. The attached Barite makes for a wonderful contrast on both sides.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.9 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $125

MIN#Elmwood-13 NEW!

Exceptional Golden Calcite crystal on Barite!
Large, gemmy Golden Calcite crystal displaying two perfect terminations as it sits atop
a mound of white Barite. A smaller Calcite sits atop the Barite on the back side but the
main focus is the 14 cm Calcite which is about as perfect a crystal as you will find from
the Elmwood Mine. Both terminations are all there and the only flaw that I can find is
some very tiny chips on the left termination that you need a 10X loupe to see. The crystal is
glassy and transparent throughout and Calcites of this quality are difficult to find these days.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 9.5 cm by 15 cm by 12 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, engraved base.
Ex. Steve Neely Collection
Price $7500

MIN#Elmwood-14 SOLD!

Raspberry Fluorite cluster on Sphalerite!
Fine cabinet specimen of Raspberry Fluorite cubes atop lustrous Sphalerite
matrix. With the exceptional of a small cleave on one crystal, the specimen is in
very good condition overall with more than its fair share of color. A slight accenting
of tiny Dolomite and drusy can be seen scattered about atop the Fluorite crystals.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 11.2 cm by 13.4 cm in size.
Price $1750

MIN#Elmwood-16 NEW!

Fluorite cluster with lustrous Sphalerite!
Fine, glassy cluster of violet Fluorite cubes set against a Sphalerite "flower".
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 6.5 cm by 9 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Elmwood-17 NEW!

Gemmy cubes of light purple Fluorite sitting atop Sphalerite matrix!
The cubes are in good shape with backside etching on the far left cube.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8 cm by 6.9 cm in size.
Price $345

MIN#Elmwood-18 NEW!

MUSEUM QUALITY PLATE!! Tremendous, large cabinet plate of super lustrous Sphalerite "flowers"
with Barite clusters on Dolomitic matrix! This is the finest Elmwood Sphalerite specimen I have ever
seen or offered on the website. Usually these large plates of Sphalerite are either dull or damaged
but this specimen is the exception. It is as close to perfect as you can find with superb aesthetics.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 24 cm by 33 cm in size with a 9.5 cm Sphalerite cluster at top left!
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Ex. Charlie Key Collection
Price $12,500

MIN#Elmwood-19 SOLD!

Large plate of lavender Fluorite cubes atop Sphalerite!
There's also an attractive accenting of reddish-brown Ruby Jack atop some of the Fluorite.
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10.8 cm by 17 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base
Price $1450

MIN#Elmwood-20 SOLD!

Gorgeous! Doubly terminated crystal of gemmy golden Calcite on sparkling matrix!
Measuring nearly 7.5 cm from tip to tip, this Calcite glows under the faintest lighting.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee. Measures 9.8 cm by 7 cm.
Price $1850

MIN#Elmwood-21 SOLD!

Breathtaking cluster of violet Fluorite cubes with yellow interiors!
The color play between the light violet exteriors and the glowing yellow interior is gorgeous!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 12.5 cm by 13 cm in size.
Comes with a custom made, labeled base.
Price $1250

MIN#Elmwood-22 NEW!

Scarce! Large, modified crystal of Galena atop Sphalerite matrix!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#Elmwood-23 NEW!

Elmwood combo! Fine clusters of Barite on matrix with a lustrous Sphalerite "flower"!
Aesthetic, undamaged combos like this are always tough to find. The Barite is whiter than
what one normally sees from here and this is always desirable. Very well balanced!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 13.5 cm by 9.7 cm in size.
Price $950

MIN#Elmwood-24 NEW!

Super lustrous Sphalerite "flower" with Fluorite atop Dolostone!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 7 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Price $125

MIN#Elmwood-25 NEW!

Beautiful specimen of Barite "flowers" on shiny Sphalerite with dark purple Fluorite!
The Fluorite cubes are hard to see in the photo but they're there. Just dark and purple.
From Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 10 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $685

MIN#Elmwood-26 NEW!

Raspberry colored Fluorite crystals on Sphalerite with Dolomite!
From the Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennesee.
Measures 9.2 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Elmwood-27 NEW!

Aesthetic specimen of bluish-purple Fluorite cubes framed by shiny Sphalerite crystals!
On Dolomitic matrix - from the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $485

MIN#Elmwood-28 NEW!

Lavender polished corner Fluorite cubes with reddish Ruby-Jack Sphalerites!
Also with Calcite! From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.7 cm by 6.3 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#Elmwood-29 NEW!

Super lustrous Sphalerite "flower" with Barite on drusy matrix!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
I know some may be thinking this is only a Sphalerite specimen but
it is of amazing quality with super aesthetics! A tremendous miniature!
Measures 5 cm by 7 cm in size.
Price $385

MIN#Elmwood-30 NEW!

Classic Elmwood combo featuring Barite with Sphalerite crystals on matrix!
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 7 cm by 4.3 cm in size.
Price $285

MIN#Elmwood-31 NEW!

Neat combo featuring a large shiny Sphalerite crystal atop a yellow Calcite!
Both are on matrix with the Calcite tucked between matrix on both sides.
It is perfectly terminated and the Sphalerite is sharp and incredibly flashy.
From the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee. Measures 9 cm by 3.4 cm.
Price $485

MIN#Elmwood-32 NEW!

Golden Calcites atop a cream-colored Barite cluster!
Beautiful combination piece from the Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 5.5 cm by 4.7 cm in size.
Price $125

MIN#Elmwood-33 NEW!

Gemmy, golden Calcite crystal on lustrous Sphalerite matrix!
From the closed Elmwood Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 8.8 cm by 5 cm in size.
Price $650

MIN#Elmwood-34 NEW!

Aesthetic combination of lavender Fluorite on Sphalerite with Dolomite!
From the Gordonsville Mine in Smith County, Tennessee.
Measures 6 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Price $785

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