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Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 
Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Topaz with Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 27222
Mineral:Topaz with Rutile inclusions
Locality:Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent topaz crystal with red-brown color due to hair-like rutile inclusions. The rear and termination have gray inclusions of rhyolite where the topaz contacted the cavity walls.
Overall Size:14x12x7 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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