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Silver (naturally crystallized native silver) with Topaz(?) from Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China

 
Silver (naturally crystallized native silver) with Topaz(?) from Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China

Silver (naturally crystallized native silver) with Topaz(?) from Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 69179
Mineral:Silver (naturally crystallized native silver) with Topaz(?)
Locality:Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
Description:Twisted wire-crystals of native silver (naturally occurring silver) with small colorless translucent crystals of an unknown mineral, possibly topaz. The silver crystals have a natural patina that could be cleaned, though they will tarnish again. Ex. Georg Gebhard (author of Tsumeb I and II)
Overall Size:28x15x10 mm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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