X BIXBYITE TOPAZ THOMAS RANGE MINERALS CRYSTALS GEM-MIN

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Bixbyite & Gem Pink Topaz - Location: Thomas Range¸ Juab Co.¸ Utah. Miniature. This is from the Solar Wind claim that we (topazminer) own and operate and have been developing over the last few years. we have an interesting combination. We have a pink topaz crystal cluster and a highly modified bixbyite crystal perched on the topaz. The bixbyite crystal has a brilliant black metallic luster and is highly modified. Note! The topaz crystals from this location are unusual in that they are "not" light sensitive. The topaz crystals start out the same as the other topaz from the Thomas Range¸ as sherry colored crystals. After direct exposure to the sun for a week or so the sherry color fades away revealing the "true" pale rose pink color of the crystals. The color is t from the start¸ it is just "masked" by the radiation induced sherry color. Trace amounts of manganese (Mn) are responsible for the pink color. The pink color is completely stable! The topaz crystals pictured have not yet undergone the "color change" to pink and as such shows the "usual" amber color that the topaz have when they are found in previously unexposed cavities. m07d0338 m07d0338b m07d0338c blank blank blank Specimen Dimensions Specimen size categories for each specimen are listed with the specimen description.Actual measured specimen dimensions are included on read more

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