Elmwood Mine, Carthage TN: fluorite & calcite

ROCKHOUNDING RESTRICTED DOCUMENTED

Where: Southeast · North America · approx. 36.26, -85.94 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: fluorite, calcite, sphalerite (buy/view)

What turns up: The Elmwood zinc mine is world-famous for gem purple fluorite, calcite, barite and sphalerite; it is a working/controlled mine, not open collecting.

Access: Restricted.

Active mining claims, private ground, or a protected/permit-only site. Do not collect without written authorization.

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Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.