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Topaz from Murzinka Mine, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

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An off-matrix terminated Topaz crystal of bright cornflower-blue from the Murzinka mine in the Prigorodny District of the Middle Urals, Russia. This mine works the famous Murzinka gem bearing granite pegmatite. The internal structure of the crystal is complex and ranges from translucent cloudy white and blue to transparent, gemmy zones of cornflower blue. Prism faces are lustrous and smooth; some having a waxy appearance in parts. A fabulous crisply terminated Topaz crystal with sharp edges and of the most stunning and delightful colour.

Product details

SpeciesTopaz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityRussia, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Murzinka Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$5,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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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…
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Regional guide
Topaz from Murzinka Mine, Russia
from Murzinka Mine, Russia - pale blue to colorless, sharp orthorhombic crystals in pegmatite; prized for natural color, old provenance, and Urals charm.
Locality guide
Murzinka Mine
Murzinka Mine, Russia — historic pegmatite locality famed for pale blue topaz, aquamarine beryl, smoky quartz, and cleavelandite; highly prized by collectors.