AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Topaz |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 50827 |
Mineral: | Topaz |
Locality: | Massangana Tin Mine, Rondônia, Brazil |
Description: | Gem-grade colorless topaz crystal with water-worn surfaces from alluvial action. Internally the topaz in flawless. Breeding recovered the topaz from a jig hutch at the tin mine. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #530c, gift from Wm. Breeding, mine consultant in 1975 |
Overall Size: | 12x11x10 mm |
Crystals: | 10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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