A "Carthage corner" (or Elmwood corner) refers to the unique crystal habit of certain fluorites from the Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Smith Co., Tennessee, USA; a closed locale. These specimens are characterized by etched, stepped, or frosted cubic faces contrasted with smooth, glass-clear, gem-like corner growths.
This outstanding small cabinet fluorite has corners that are clear, raised, and gem-like compared to the rest of the surface which has an attractive stepped formation.
The soft, pleasing colours are clear to soft yellow with purple.
Measures approximately overall 2.5” and sits 1.5” high (6.5 cm x 3.7 cm) The main cube measures 1.75” across (4.8 cm).
