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Topaz var. Imperial Topaz in laterite from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Topaz var. Imperial Topaz in laterite from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz var. Imperial Topaz in laterite from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Topaz var. Imperial Topaz in laterite from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 82971
Mineral:Topaz var. Imperial Topaz in laterite
Locality:Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Rare specimen of Imperial Topaz crystals, the golden orange-brown gem variety of the mineral species topaz, in brown laterite. Normally Imperial Topaz is recovered as loose crystals washed out of the surrounding decomposed country rock. Ex. Miller collection T3272
Overall Size:25x18x8 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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