AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Topaz on rhyolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 46204 |
Mineral: | Topaz on rhyolite |
Locality: | Hacienda Rivera near Hidalgo, Durango, Mexico |
Description: | Concave rhyolite formation lined on the inner surfaces with transparent topaz crystals with flat, basal pinacoid terminations. The topaz crystals are sherry-colored with opaque red-brown terminations caused by microscopic rutile inclusions. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection |
Overall Size: | 4.5x3.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 2-11 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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