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Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Durango, Mexico

 
Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Durango, Mexico

Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Durango, Mexico

Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 77988
Mineral:Topaz with Rutile inclusions
Locality:Durango, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent topaz crystals to 8 mm with red-brown color caused by hair-like rutile crystal inclusions that are visible under magnification. The topaz crystals are prismatic form with flat basal pinacoid terminations. Collected ca. 1975
Overall Size:16x9x8 mm
Crystals:micro to 8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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