Topaz with Opal
specimen number:
1603118
location:
Tepetate, Arriaga, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
description:
Prismatic crystals of topaz measuring to 0.8 cm in height coming off matrix. One of the crystals is hosting a cluster of hyalite opal. In great condition all around. The deep red color is likely due to inclusions of rutile. The opal cluster is brightly fluorescent under shortwave ultraviolet light.
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