Padre Paraiso, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Two Topaz crystals of a pale blue color are joined together at approximately a 30 degree angle. The specimen has good luster. The larger crystal is approximately 1/3 gem grade and is terminated at one end. The smaller crystal is double-terminated. Both crystals show interesting growth patterns on the surfaces. The terminations have some recessed areas; this does not appear to be dissolution because crystal faces are evident. The only imperfection in the specimen is two internal cleavages in the smaller crystal.

5 x 5 x 3 cm

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