Interesting Topaz Specimen

BurntBear

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I thought this specimen was unique. It has a lot of crystal structure you can't see in the photos, but it's interesting.

Topaz - Approx. 287.5 cts.

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I really need to get with you and GFreeman and larn everything I can about rocks and gems!!! I've a mountain behind me too!

I do have the time now :)
 

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That would be awesome. I have a lot of locations right here across the Tennessee line and within an hour from here over in N.C. :occasion14:
 

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Rock headed

That would be awesome. I have a lot of locations right here across the Tennessee line and within an hour from here over in N.C. :occasion14:

Before it starts getting cold! I am below newbie on rocks and gems. I'm here to learn!
 

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I am learning everything I can from BruntBear because he knows a lot about rocks and gems. I have got to take time to visit him.
 

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Well, let's visit him together! Between the 3 of us, I can sponge like crazy :)
 

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Thanks guys!

I'm learning as much as the next guy, but I do have one advantage; I know where to find the goodies, lol.
 

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Hi B.B. neat rock , is the crystallite structure how you are telling its a Topaz?
 

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Yes, Topaz is part of the orthorhombic crystal system.

Here is an example from the web:

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