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Topaz (gem-grade) from Kleine Spitzkoppe, 47 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Topaz (gem-grade) from Kleine Spitzkoppe, 47 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

Topaz (gem-grade) from Kleine Spitzkoppe, 47 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

Topaz (gem-grade) from Kleine Spitzkoppe, 47 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 76716
Mineral:Topaz (gem-grade)
Locality:Kleine Spitzkoppe, 47 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent (internally flawless) colorless topaz crystal with no attached matrix. The topaz crystal is elongated prismatic form with four-sided termination that has complex, parallel, stepped faces in one corner, and complex patterns on rear. Collected ca. 1995. Weight: 12.7 grams
Overall Size:36x15x12 mm
Crystals:36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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