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Topaz from Ropp Tin Mines, Bukuru Plateau, Nigeria

 
Topaz from Ropp Tin Mines, Bukuru Plateau, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 12749
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Ropp Tin Mines, Bukuru Plateau, Nigeria
Description:Single crystal of colorless topaz with steep chisel-shaped termination. A few chips in the termination are present due to the alluvial nature of this locality. The label indicates that it was obtained in trade from Gunnar Bjareby in 1965. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #238
Overall Size:23x20x17 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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