Topaz in Matrix - Utah, US Lotus flowers are commonly associated

Lotus flowers are commonly associated with purity

beryl gemstone that forms with a hexagonal crystal structure

Sodalite was first discovered in 1811 in Greenland

Stone: Fluorite

Topaz in Matrix - Utah, US Lotus flowers are commonly associatedHere is an excellent example of a small pocket of topaz still encased in its host matrix. Utah has produced some amazing topaz specimens, leading them to name it the state gemstone. Topaz from this area can be found alongside some other very interesting minerals known as fluorite, bixbite (red beryl), and bixbyite. Size: 3. 5 x 2. 6 x 1. 4 in Weight: 6. 7 oz Topaz is a silicate mineral that contains both aluminum and fluorine. The name Topaz is