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Bixbyite from Topaz Mountain, Utah, USA
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A sharp mirror bright lustrous crystal of bixbyite 0.6 cm on edge set nicely up on a white rhyolite matrix. A small crystal of topaz is present as well. This is in excellent condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.Topaz Mountain in the Thomas Range of Utah is renowned for its exceptional mineral specimens formed within Tertiary-age topaz rhyolite flows. The area features extensive gas cavities and lithophysae where rare minerals crystallize from volatile-rich vapors. Among these is bixbyite, a striking dark oxide mineral discovered and named after early collector Maynard Bixby. The location has a rich history of both professional mineralogy and recreational rockhounding, drawing collectors to search its volcanic rock cavities for topaz, bixbyite, and related unique species.
Product details
SpeciesBixbyite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/01/2026
LocalityUSA, Utah, Topaz Mountain
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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