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Topaz on Microcline from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

 
Topaz on Microcline from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Topaz on Microcline from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Topaz on Microcline from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Topaz on Microcline from Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 56936
Mineral:Topaz on Microcline
Locality:Moat Mountain, west of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Description:Transparent blue wedge-shaped topaz crystal in tan-colored microcline. The topaz has microscopic crystallization patterns on the surfaces giving a satin-like luster and is internally fractured. The left edge is incomplete on the rear. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #356, collected in the 1960s-70s.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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