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Topaz (1-pound crystal) ex Maury Morgenstein Coll. viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - HUGE SET, Ends July 1

Xanda Mine, Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Starting Time:6/27/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:7.2 x 6.5 x 6.2 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:An excellent, old-time topaz from the famous locaility with fine lustre and form. The broad, flattop, chisel termination is a classic. This gemmy and lustrous, transparent to translucent crystal is an uncommon for the locale, colorless or "silver" topaz. One face has embedded feldspar and quartz. Complete all around and pristine, except for the contacting at the base. A very fine and rare large topaz from the Maury Morgenstein Collection, an old-time San Diego miner. 455 grams or 1 pound. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!