Imperial Topaz (purple!)
Unknown Owner
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Most imperial topaz crystals exhibit a core color of orange, for which this important gem and mineral mining district is well known. Rarely, perhaps once each decade, one sees a startlingly rich purple color in crystals like this one. Glassy and gemmy, and well formed, this crystal is truly a pure purple color with no orange. This is the rarest of the rare, for gem crystals from Brazil. The piece is a large (competition-worthy) thumbnail and among the largest I have seen of purple topaz from the mine. 52 carats in mass - very large for this varietal topaz species.
Product details
SpeciesTopaz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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