Topaz, Tribute Pocket, Crystal Park, Pikes Peak, Colorado

Due to natural etching, this colourless topaz crystal has strong dispersion and is very showy from any angle. Photography certainly does not catch the special nature of this piece. Mike Menzies is a noted mineralogical author and topaz specialist and I can see why this specimen was in his collection. The vertical striations, from etching, on the prominent face really are captivating. From the Tribute Pocket, Crystal Park, Pikes Peak, El Paso County, Colorado. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.6 cm tall mounted on an acrylic base