Topaz

At the 2013 Tucson Show, Joe Dorris had many specimens of etched sherry-colored topaz from Colorado. They were from the rediscovery by Rich Fretterd and Jean Cowman of the legendary 1930's-era Ed Over locality. The topaz are finely colored and lustrous, with preferentially etched faces. This crystal is one of the best of the lot, with superb terminations and excellent color. The prism faces are highly etched, while the terminations are etched but highly lustrous. The crystal is complete all around and is completely clear on one side, as shown in the photos. This crystal is one of the best of the lot, with superb terminations and excellent color. The prism faces are highly etched, while the terminations are etched but highly lustrous. The crystal is complete all around and is completely clear on one side, as shown in the photos.

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