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Bixbyite and Topaz from Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

 
Bixbyite and Topaz from Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

Bixbyite and Topaz from Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 29464
Mineral:Bixbyite and Topaz
Locality:Cubical #2 Claim, Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)
Description:Large crystal of black bixbyite 7 mm across on rhyolite matrix with scattered topaz crystals up to 3 mm. The bixbyite is perfect: lustrous flat faces and sawtooth-like crystal twinning along the edges.
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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