Muscovite, Topaz
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A rare, classic, old-time pseudomorph from the famous Gillette Quarry and the Bruce Jarnot Collection. Golden, gemmy muscovite has pseudomorphed a 1.0 cm, sharply terminated topaz crystal aesthetically set on pearlescent muscovite. This is easily around 100 year-old material.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Connecticut, Gillette Quarry
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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hard, glassy orthorhombic crystals from pegmatites and rhyolites; colors range from colorless to pink; sharp terminations aid identification, localitie…Regional guide
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