AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Utah > Topaz on rhyolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 29458 |
Mineral: | Topaz on rhyolite |
Locality: | Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah |
Description: | Pristine crystal of golden sherry-colored topaz nestled in a small cavity in gray rhyolite. Matrix specimens of topaz from this site are rare because the topaz commonly cleaves during extraction of the specimen. No damage, flawless. |
Overall Size: | 7.5x6.5x4.5 cm |
Crystals: | 15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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