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Topaz from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Topaz from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 72583
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless topaz crystal with red-brown laterite in crevices in the bottom. The topaz is internally flawless in half of the crystal and could be faceted into a 12 mm gemstone. The crystal edges show alluvial wear. Weight: 15.6 grams
Overall Size:22x21x19 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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