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Topaz

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“Imperial” Topaz, 9.6-cm doubly terminated crystal, found in 1973 at the Antonio Pereira mine, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesTopaz
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 37
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Tiziano Bonisoli

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Topaz
Mineral guide
Learn about Topaz
hard, glassy orthorhombic crystals from pegmatites and rhyolites; colors range from colorless to pink; sharp terminations aid identification, localitie…
Topaz
Regional guide
Topaz from Ouro Preto, Brazil
Ouro Preto topaz - renowned Brazilian locality producing imperial topaz in wine, honey, pink hues; gem crystals with sharp prisms, yet terminations are rare.
Locality guide
Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto, Brazil — world-class imperial topaz from an iron district, plus hematite rose plates and fine euclase crystals, a top collector locality.