Author: SkStarClaims

Hi there, Shaun and Krisann here. Just a couple lucky rockhounds, that have 3 Topaz mining claims in the Thomas Range Mountains of Utah. In 2015 we discovered Topaz that was included with Magnetite,Tungsten and other minerals including all Rare Earth Elements."The black topaz is unique in mineralogy and the color is solely attributed to inclusions of rare wolframoixiolite and magnetite. Wolframoixiolite is a rare mineral and only trace inclusions has ever been found in topaz, from just a handful of localities worldwide. These wolframoixiolite inclusions are unique and represent the tungsten end member, never before documented in this species. What makes the black topaz even more special is they also contain an assemblage of fluorine minerals: unusual fluorite sphericals, creedite, and fluorannite. The color of these specimens is phenomenal, grading form opaque to transparent charcoal gray. Additionally, some crystals show bicolor and even tricolor gradation, with some classic Thomas Range sherry terminations." (Description from SK Star Claim FB Page) Research and information provided by Neil Ray. Journal Publication will be out shortly. Very Excited to share this New Rare Found Treasure!!