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Blue Topaz

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A startlingly fine example of classic, historic blue topaz. Most of these came out of Russia in the 1800s, perhaps into the early 1900s; or even earlier. Surviving examples in such quality almost never turn up for sale. This is from the Collections of Al Sebela and Larry Conklin, via Russ Behnke. It is an exceptional small miniature or large thumbnail example of a classic, long gone find; and of a quality rarely associated with historic mineral specimens in this size range.

Product details

Species
TopazAbout Topaz →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on03/17/2025
Locality
Russia, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Murzinka MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$4,000.00
—The ArkenstoneNot 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…
Topaz
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.