Fluorite w/ Sphalerite (Elmwood Mine)

Fluorite from the Elmwood Mine is highly regarded among mineral enthusiasts and collectors for its exceptional quality and beauty. The Elmwood Mine, located near Carthage, Tennessee, in the United States, has produced some of the world's finest specimens of fluorite.
 
Fluorite, also known as fluorspar, is a colorful mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF₂). It occurs in a wide range of colors, including purple, green, blue, yellow, and colorless, often exhibiting a combination of hues within a single specimen. The Elmwood mine is particularly renowned for its deep purple and blue fluorite crystals.
 
The fluorite crystals from the Elmwood mine are renowned for their excellent transparency and distinct color saturation. The crystals often form in cubic or octahedral shapes and can reach impressive sizes, with some specimens exceeding several inches in diameter. The crystals display sharp edges and distinct face formations, adding to their aesthetic appeal.
 
What makes the Elmwood fluorite even more desirable is its unique fluorescence. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly long-wave UV (black light), many specimens from the Elmwood mine exhibit vivid fluorescence, often in shades of purple, blue, or even multicolored displays. This fluorescence adds an extra dimension of beauty to the already stunning fluorite crystals.