Topaz (China)

TOPAZ, ALBITEMUSCOVITENujiang ValleyYunnan ProvinceChinaEx. Jim & Gail Spann Collection1.7 x 2 x 1.7 Inches4.5 x 5 x 4.5 CentimetersSmall CabinetThis is an exceptional specimen of water clear Topaz from the well known topaz locality of Nujiang Valley, China. There are 4 perfect topaz crystals emanating from the albite matrix with the largest measuring 3cm. All of the topaz crystals have fantastic terminations and clarity. To top it off, the focal crystal has a penetrating albite crystal that appears to be supported by a suite of muscovite "books" underneath. Overall this is a top quality specimen for the locality and it's no surprise it once resided in the famous Jim & Gail Spann collection.