Museum Collection This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog. Not for Sale.
Topaz
Schneckenstein Cliff, Schneckenstein, Tannenbergsthal, Muldenhammer, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
Schneckenstein Cliff, Schneckenstein, Tannenbergsthal, Muldenhammer, Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany |
Description |
A sweet little yellowish brown translucent topaz from an interesting central European locality. Acquired via a prolific dealer from a German natural history museum collection. |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Micromount |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
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Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Topaz: Al2SiO4F2 dialuminum silicon tetroxygen difluoride *
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Bixbyite/Topaz![Bixbyite/Topaz](/Files/Minerals/BixbyiteTopaz_92_sm.jpg) Tourmaline var. Elbaite![Tourmaline var. Elbaite](/Files/Minerals/TourmalinevarElbaite_523_sm.jpg) Quartz var. Amethyst![Quartz var. Amethyst](/Files/Minerals/QuartzvarAmethyst_634_sm.jpg) Iron (Native)![Iron (Native)](/Files/Minerals/IronNative_435_sm.jpg) Diamond![Diamond](/Files/Minerals/Diamond_871_sm.jpg) Sphalerite on Quartz![Sphalerite on Quartz](/Files/Minerals/SphaleriteonQuartz_225_sm.jpg) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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