Topaz with Bixbyite

Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah, USA
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm
Start Time: 01/28/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/04/2016 6:49:18 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A classic Bixbyite and Topaz association specimen from the famous Thomas Range in Utah. Aside from Red Beryl, this is the most sought after and recognizable mineral from the area. A single pale sherry colored Topaz crystal is host to a black Bixbyite crystal on the center. Bixbyite is a rare Iron Manganese Oxide, and is not seen is fine crystallized specimens very often these days, and these are among the most classic of species from the western United States.

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