Topaz - Brazil, Minas Gerais

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specimen
Details
ColorsBlack
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm
Species
Description
A transparent and heavy thumbnail example of a classic old gem crystal style from Brazil. A terminated gem crystal of fine Brazilian topaz showing textbook crystallography and an unusually clean interior. It is so sharp that it could be machined. Nearly pristine, with just a few tiny dings seen only up close. An old specimen purchased from Chris Wright.
Origin