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Topaz with Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

 
Topaz with Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

Topaz with Bixbyite from Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 43074
Mineral:Topaz with Bixbyite
Locality:Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah (Type Locality for Bixbyite)
Description:Flawless sherry-colored topaz crystal 22 mm long with gray rhyolite inclusions in the lower half and two black bixbyite crystals up to .8 mm on one side. The topaz crystal has a steep, pyramidal termination with a small contact at the tip.
Overall Size:24x12x11 mm
Crystals:0.5-22.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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