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Topaz from Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

 
Topaz from Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

Topaz from Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

Topaz from Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

Topaz from Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan

DESCRIPTION:No. 55716
Mineral:Topaz
Locality:Yamagata Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan
Description:Transparent greenish-gray waterworn topaz crystal with brown limonite staining in some crevices. The topaz crystal exhibits pronounced chatoyancy (Cat's Eye effect) in the upper zones. Ex. Gerald C. Herfurth (1930-1998) collection #0035
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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