3
Hematite ps. Garnet Group, Topaz
3
Dallas, TX
Tama Higuchi collection #294
Very unusual epitaxial growth of topaz over a pseudomorph of hematite after garnet. The garnet was likely once either almandine or spessartine. There may be some microcrystalline bixbyite present.
Ex. Clem Smith
Ex. Gawan Fiore
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Dimensions2.0 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm
Added on02/19/2026
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Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Tama Higuchi | Not disclosed |
Gawan Fiore | ||
| — | Gawan Fiore | Not disclosed |
| — | Clem Smith | Not disclosed |
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