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Topaz on Quartz from Schneckenstein, near Klingenthal, Vogtland, Obersachsen, Germany

 
Topaz on Quartz from Schneckenstein, near Klingenthal, Vogtland, Obersachsen, Germany

Topaz on Quartz from Schneckenstein, near Klingenthal, Vogtland, Obersachsen, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 27481
Mineral:Topaz on Quartz
Locality:Schneckenstein, near Klingenthal, Vogtland, Obersachsen, Germany
Description:Many transparent, prismatic topaz crystals up to 9 mm long with tapering crystals of milky quartz up to 10 mm. The topaz crystal are scattered throughout and are identifiable by their transparency. A classic European occurrence. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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