"Imperial" Topaz (4 grams) Bob Farrar Coll.

Topaz mine, Antonio Pereira dist., Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 4.2 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm
Start Time: 05/21/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/28/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Imperial topaz from Ouro Preto, Brazil is a "Holy Grail" topaz varietal, most collectors look for. This classic, gorgeous, gemmy and lustrous, complete all-around, striated crystal has beautiful, golden-orange color and excellent luster and fire. This excellent crystal has very little internal crazing, adding character. A very fine crystal from this less well-known Ouro Preto locale. Pristine. Two contacts are noted on one side, but there is no damage, per se. This is a facet quality specimen. 4 grams mass. Ex Bob Farrar Collection. Valued at $595 by the former dealer. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!

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