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Topaz var. Imperial from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Topaz var. Imperial from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 20021
Mineral:Topaz var. Imperial
Locality:Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of Imperial topaz. The terminations are different form, one is shallow, pyramidal shape; the other has steep y-faces (021) as well as secondary modifications. The back edge has a contact where it was attached to matrix.
Overall Size:48x17x12 mm
Crystals:48 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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