Imperial Topaz on matrix - Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Height: 6.8 cm - Width: 5 cm- 152 g

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Imperial topaz on matrix from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil; weight 152 g; dimensions 6.8 × 5.0 × 5.0 cm; largest crystal 2.0 cm.

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Description from the seller

Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1122972689/533696118a

Here is an extremely rare imperial topaz on matrix from Ouro Preto!

Golden-honey yellow 'imperial' topaz is a classic, must-have among gem minerals and Ouro Preto produced the best specimens known.

Largest crystal: 2.0 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1122972689/533696118a

Here is an extremely rare imperial topaz on matrix from Ouro Preto!

Golden-honey yellow 'imperial' topaz is a classic, must-have among gem minerals and Ouro Preto produced the best specimens known.

Largest crystal: 2.0 cm

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Imperial Topaz on matrix
Mineral form
- Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight
152 g
Origin (region/city)
Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
6.8 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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