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Topaz

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A beautiful, gemmy and lustrous, purple topaz from a 2007-2008 find at Ouro Preto, Brazil. The color saturation and luster are superb on this crystal, which has a sharp, pyramidal termination. 8.66 carats or just over 1.7 grams.

Product details

SpeciesTopaz
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.1 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Topaz
Mineral guide
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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.