Topaz (18.56 grams) (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

A beautiful natural blue color GEM quality crystal of Topaz from Itinga with alternating etched terminations and smooth, glassy prism faces. The piece has a pseudo-scepter appearance with a narrow base that gives way to a larger "head" at the top. It's nearly 100% WATER CLEAR. I can see tiny crystallized faces all the way around, so it's a complete "floater" on top of being a transparent gem crystal. Beautiful form and the piece can be displayed from several angles. A wonderful thumbnail of this classic Brazil material. Weight is 18.56 grams. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").