Stunning Elmwood Mine Fluorite Carthage, TN

Stunning Elmwood Mine Fluorite Carthage, TN

Sipping coffee from my “Don’t Be a Dick” mug @lalaland while admiring one of Tennessee’s finest creations… seems like a pretty solid way to start the day.

This incredible fluorite from the legendary Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee is a perfect example of why this locality is so highly regarded by collectors. The crystal displays beautiful water-clear cubic growth dusted with delicate purple speckling, creating a subtle, elegant contrast that gives the specimen incredible depth and character. It’s not about loud color—it’s about exceptional form, clarity, and aesthetics.

Mounted on a custom display base, it’s ready to go straight into an advanced collection and make a statement the moment it hits the shelf.

The hunt is always worth it when it leads to pieces like this.

Fluorite specimen from Elmwood Mine, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.