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Topaz on Albite with Hydroxyl-herderite from Limoeiro Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Topaz on Albite with Hydroxyl-herderite from Limoeiro Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz on Albite with Hydroxyl-herderite from Limoeiro Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz on Albite with Hydroxyl-herderite from Limoeiro Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 36928
Mineral:Topaz on Albite with Hydroxyl-herderite
Locality:Limoeiro Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Pristine crystal of colorless topaz 25 mm long on white albite, variety cleavelandite matrix with tan-colored hydroxyl-herderite microcrystalline overgrowth. The topaz has a chisel-shaped termination and is internally transparent with flawless areas.
Overall Size:6x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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