AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Utah > Topaz on Rhyolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 40153 |
Mineral: | Topaz on Rhyolite |
Locality: | Topaz Mountain, Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah |
Description: | Several gemmy sherry-colored topaz crystals embedded in white calcite filling a gas cavity in rhyolite volcanic matrix. A few of the topaz crystals are cleaved cleanly so it is hard to see that they are not terminated. Excellent color and clarity. |
Overall Size: | 9x6x6 cm |
Crystals: | 5-13 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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