Imperial Topaz pezzottaite crystals with several prism surfaces

crystals with several prism surfaces or even fully developed ones occur

the surfaces are slightly etched

An excellent matrix specimen with one larger and one slightly smaller Liddicoatite crystal in a small pocket in paragenesis with other minerals

a perfect crystal except for a small blemish on the side

despite several inquiries and research

Imperial Topaz pezzottaite crystals with several prism surfacesWe managed to purchase a small but excellent lot of Imperial Topaz of this location: almost all of the crystals have an excellent shine, a perfect top and only a few inclusions. A double terminated crystal like this one is a rarity in the Topaz mines at Karengerenge. Most of those specimens found break easily in the middle. The tips of this crystal are very good or perfect, but the back is not fully formed due to a crystallization defect. Note: The