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Topaz from Tres Barras Mine, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Topaz from Tres Barras Mine, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz from Tres Barras Mine, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz from Tres Barras Mine, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 42517
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Tres Barras Mine, Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Gem-grade (internally flawless) colorless topaz crystal with glassy crystal faces and unusual curved termination faces (must be seen to be appreciated). The rear edge is etched but also has some cleavage faces where it was attached to matrix. 203 grams.
Overall Size:4x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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