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MD-255003
Topaz, Lepidolite
Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm
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A striking, gemmy, partially frosted, etched, ice-blue topaz crystal beautifully accented with yellow-green lepidolite crystals from the small recent re-workings and finds at Virgem da Lapa, Brazil. The sides of the classic, chisel termination have icicle-like points sticking out, some with lepidolite on them. Topaz of this quality from Virgem da Lapa is found very infrequently over the last 40 years. Weighs 252 grams.