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John Hodgson
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 Posted: Feb 16, 2024 17:24 Post subject: Fluorite locality |
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If the locality is unknown, I try not to add the item to my collection; however, I just could not resist getting this fluorite specimen. It appears to be from Illinois or Tennessee, but I don't know if there is anyway to tell if a specimen is from one State or the other. If anyone has an idea for the possible location where this was found, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.
| Mineral: | Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite |
| Dimensions: | 12.6 x 12.6 x 6.4 cm high |
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Bob Carnein
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| Posted: Feb 16, 2024 17:47 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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| Elmwood, Smith Co., Tennessee.
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Peter Megaw
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| Posted: Feb 16, 2024 18:53 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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Agreed...the calcite on the fluorite and the character of the sphalerite matrix scream Elmwood
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John Hodgson
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2024 10:31 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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| The person I purchased this from told me they got it in Tucson in 2009. How would you state the location for your collection; i.e., as “most likely” Elmwood?
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Carles Millan
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2024 11:09 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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| Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA. Not most likely.
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James Catmur
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2024 12:09 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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| Just Elmwood
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Feb 18, 2024 07:37 Post subject: Re: Fluorite locality |
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| John Hodgson wrote: | | ...they got it in Tucson in 2009... |
'they got it in Tucson in 2009' could mean that they bought it at the Tucson Show in 2009...
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