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Gem Topaz incl. w/ Muscovite (rare locale)
- Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Fujian Province, China
- Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/23/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/30/2012 6:31:31 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A VERY RARE and very fine gem topaz crystal from a small one-time find in 2003 at Wushan, famed for beautiful spessartine garnets and sharp helvite crystals. This very glassy crystal is cool colorless with a textbook chisel termination above the water-clear upper section having a few veils. The lower section has more veils and is also included with muscovite plates. Complete all-around and essentially pristine, with only the most trivial of edge wear. It bears a strong resemblance to the classic and famous "silver" topaz crystals from the Klein Spitzkopje in Namibia, but its not from there. 89 grams. Valued at $1500 for rarity, beauty and quality. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!