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Topaz from Old Tungsten Mine (now Tungsten Mine Park), Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Topaz from Old Tungsten Mine (now Tungsten Mine Park), Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 33545
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Old Tungsten Mine (now Tungsten Mine Park), Trumbull, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Gray to white massive topaz with broad cleavage faces visible on the surface. Though it looks like ordinary quartz, the cleavage and density show this is common (non-gem) topaz. Minor margarite on one edge. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:6x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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