Imperial Topaz (ex Rolando Gioia Collection) (13.31 grams)

Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
Miniature, 4.1 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 07/26/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/02/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A fine, gemmy single crystal of rich orange Imperial Topaz with a typical steep termination. The color in this crystal is good for this size. It is orange, and by no means "brownish". A few minor nicks keeps it from being 100% perfect, but it's still a great miniature from this world famous locality that has produced some of the most incredible color Topaz crystals in the world. The piece weighs 13.31 grams From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").

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