Imperial Topaz (doubly-terminated "floater") (ex Richard A. Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

A really eye-catching Imperial Topaz crystal from the world famous locality at Ouro Preto. This piece was acquired by Richard A. Kosnar in the early 1970s - circa 1973-1974 - and remained in his collection for well over 30 years. It is a fantastic specimen as it is actually doubly-terminated!, a rarity in my experience with these crystals. They almost always are broken / cleaved either in the pocket or during the collecting process. This beautiful "floater gem beauty has the classic orange hue that is synonomous with Imperial Topaz. The smooth, lustrous faces along with the textbook orthorhombic habit and the classic pyramidal terminations make it a fine example of this attractive and highly sought after material. There is a tiny bit of edge wear, but otherwise it's in great shape. Valued at $1,500. Good Imperial Topaz crystals (and gems) are in demand among collectors, and are certainly going up in value every time I see them at shows.