Topaz
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Imperial Topaz is a rare cream, orange to pink gem variety of Topaz which was first found in Russia during the 18th century but was very quickly surpassed in its quality by a discovery at Ouro Preto in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. This variety of Topaz is also crystallized in a very different form to most other Topaz, with vertically striated prisms with a sloping termination. This magnificent terminated single crystal of Imperial Topaz from Ouro Preto presents a pleasing warm orange colour and a gemmy to translucent body but is most impressive due to its sheer size - measuring 7.4 cm in length. Not many Imperial Topaz crystals reach this level of quality. This beauty comes with a purpose-made Sunnywood acryllic display stand.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions2.6 x 7.4 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Unknown Owner | $5,000.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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…
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