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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36866
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Single wedge-shaped blue topaz crystal with etched crystal surfaces. The etching is more pronounced on the rear. The top edge has sawtooth pattern of tiny termination faces, possibly the result of the etching. The specimen is mounted to a base.
Overall Size:7.5x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:7.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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