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Bixbyite, Topaz


Bixbyite : (Mn3+,Fe3+)2O3, Topaz : Al2[(F,OH)2|SiO4]

Photo Copyright © 2008 Brandy Naugle  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Justin gave me this because I kept telling him that I wanted a Bixbyite. I was going to trade for one, but he told me that he had a sweet one for me. Which this is. The large topaz is actually double terminated, but the bottom termination in the foam with sticky tack. Antoher really nice feature of this piece is the that the one bixbyite is a modified cube. I keep thinking that I should remount it so that both terminations are visable... But I am just too lazy.

2.7cm x 1.7cm x 1.2cm

B. Naugle Mineral Collection

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