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Topaz on Microcline and Albite from (South) Baldface Mountain, Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire

 
Topaz on Microcline and Albite from (South) Baldface Mountain, Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Topaz on Microcline and Albite from (South) Baldface Mountain, Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Topaz on Microcline and Albite from (South) Baldface Mountain, Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 45935
Mineral:Topaz on Microcline and Albite
Locality:(South) Baldface Mountain, Chatham, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Description:Transparent colorless 7 mm topaz crystal on flesh-colored microcline crystals to 14 mm long with platy white albite crystals to 4 mm and a distorted 15 mm smoky quartz crystal. The bottom was sawn to remove excess bulk without damaging the crystals. Originally acquired in Sept. 1975 from John Oliver (1910-1980)
Overall Size:5.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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