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[Plate I]
A
Gem-quality celestite crystals from Travis County, Texas. Twice natural size. Lower portion of the crystals is colorless; the tips are dark blue.
B
Opalized wood from the Texas Gulf Coastal Plain. Specimen at left is rich brown and tan; specimen at right is fossil palm wood and is black, reddish brown, and white. One-third natural size.
[Plate II]
A
Gem-quality garnet crystals and faceted gem from Gillespie County, Texas. Natural size.
B
Labradorite from Brewster County, Texas. Both stones are pale yellow. One and a half times natural size.
[Plate III]
A
Pink microcline crystal from Burnet County, Texas.
B
Smoky quartz from Burnet County, Texas. Natural size. Colorless crystal at center back is included for color comparison.
[Plate IV]
Polished agate from gravels of the Rio Grande near Zapata, Zapata County, Texas. Bands are blue and gray; other inclusions are brown, yellow, and reddish. One and a half times natural size.
[Plate V]
A
Texas tektites (bediasites) showing variety of surface features. Natural size.
B
Topaz crystal from a pegmatite dike near Streeter, Mason County, Texas. Natural size. Measurements: 1½ by 1⅝ by 3 inches; weight: 194 grams (970 carats); pale blue; mostly gem quality.
[Plate VI]
A
Topaz from stream gravels near Streeter, Mason County, Texas. Natural size. Left to right: colorless worn pebble; emerald-cut pale-blue topaz, weight 10 carats; pale-blue worn pebble, weight 205 carats; step out sky-blue topaz, weight 13 carats; pale-blue worn pebble.
B
Tourmaline crystals in schist from Llano County, Texas.