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Imperial Topaz
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Ouro Preto, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil
© 2001 John H. Betts
| Colour: | Golden Yellow | ||
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| Name: | When pink topaz was first discovered in Russia, ownership was restricted to the Czar and his family and those to who he gave it as a gift. This is why fine colored topaz is known as imperial topaz. | ||
A variety of Topaz
Traditionally imperial topaz was orange in color with red dichroism. Today the definition has expanded to include colors like pinks, reds, lavender pinks and peach pinks but usually excludes yellow or brown.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Imperial Topaz. Currently in public beta-test.
Traditionally imperial topaz was orange in color with red dichroism. Today the definition has expanded to include colors like pinks, reds, lavender pinks and peach pinks but usually excludes yellow or brown.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Imperial Topaz. Currently in public beta-test.
(TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
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