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Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

 
Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions from Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 9239
Mineral:Topaz with Hematite and Rutile inclusions
Locality:Tepetates, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Description:Transparent elongated topaz crystal with hair-like dark rutile inclusions, with contacts on the bottom and corner of the termination where it was attached to surrounding rock. The topaz has a red-brown color due to microscopic hematite inclusions.
Overall Size:30x11x10 mm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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