Topaz
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A unique, old-time, bi-colored, etched topaz crystal from the Volodarsk-Volynskii, Ukraine. This striking, sherry-colored to blue-green, blocky, rectangular crystal looks like a block of melting colored ice, it's so glassy. The 3.8 x 3.5 x 1.0 cm, deep, vertical cleft or "crevasse" in the middle of the crystal is a dramatic feature on this historic piece. The beautiful etch patterns on the sides are classic Volodarsk. Topaz is much less common, than beryl from Volodarsk and this is a classic, very fine, old-timer from the George Elling Collection. Most such pieces date to prior to World War I, but no proof for this one. Weighs 401 grams or 14.2 ounces.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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hard, glassy orthorhombic crystals from pegmatites and rhyolites; colors range from colorless to pink; sharp terminations aid identification, localitie…Regional guide
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