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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34988
Mineral:Topaz on Quartz
Locality:Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Flawless crystal of colorless topaz 13 mm long nestled among smoky quartz crystals. The topaz crystal has a well developed termination and appears yellowish due to the surrounding smoky quartz, but from other angles is colorless.
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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