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Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Topaz from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 28914
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Terminated crystal of pale blue-green topaz with complex, striated crystal faces. The rear has brown limonite surface-inclusions. All faces are complete and undamaged. I thought this was Brazilian, until I saw it's twin in George Loud's collection.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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