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Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation) from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation) from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation) from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation) from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation) from Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 61957
Mineral:Topaz (unusual doubly-terminated parallel formation)
Locality:Klein Spitzkoppe, 56 km WNW of Usakos, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Floater formation, fully crystallized on all faces with no attachment point, of lustrous transparent greenish topaz crystals in parallel orientation. The topaz top terminations are pyramidal form, the terminations on the bottom are basal pinacoid.
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:8-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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