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Topaz

Ex J & S Mommers Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Zapot Mine, Hawthorne, Mineral County, Nevada, United States of America
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.3 × 5 × 3.7 cm
Description

The Zapot (topaz spelled backwards) is a small prospect in the middle of nowhere in Nevada. Harvey Gordon worked it on and off for many years, before finally hitting one glory hole of beautiful, intense blue topaz. I still recall the whole pocket on exhibit in Tucson, one year around 2000 or so. Most are a steely gray-blue color. This specimen is vivid blue, with color and lustre comparable to old Brazilian material, although with a unique crystal habit. It is complete, with contact with the albite matrix on the sides , and extraordinarily gemmy for material from this find.

Comes with Harvey Gordons original label

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Topaz

Formula: 
Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Strunz: 
9.AF.35
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
8.0
Streak: 
White
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