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Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Villa Garcia, Zacatecas, Mexico

 
Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Villa Garcia, Zacatecas, Mexico

Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Villa Garcia, Zacatecas, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 55548
Mineral:Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions
Locality:Villa Garcia, Zacatecas, Mexico
Description:Many lustrous translucent red-brown topaz crystals on front and rear of gray rhyolite. The red-brown color is due to microscopic hematite and hair-like rutile inclusions.
Overall Size:30x28x20 mm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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