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Topaz – Ematita, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Topaz – Ematita, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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An eye-catching topaz specimen from Ematita, Minas Gerais, Brazil, featuring a cluster of highly transparent, colourless crystals with bright reflective surfaces and excellent sparkle. The intergrown crystals create a complex, sculptural appearance, with numerous crystal faces catching the light from different angles.
Minas Gerais is internationally renowned for producing exceptional gem minerals, and Brazilian topaz has long been sought after by mineral and gemstone collectors. The combination of remarkable transparency, brilliant luster and a celebrated Brazilian locality makes this a particularly attractive display piece for a collector looking for a specimen with both visual impact and classic provenance.
Minerals: Topaz
Locality: Ematita, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Mineral Class: Silicate
Provenance: Ex Rob Belcher (The Aesthetics Underground)
Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 cm