Chinese Topaz Specimens
Fine topaz crystals from China are known but not very common. They are easily as nice as the best from the gem pegmatites of Pakistan and often look very much the same as the best from that country. Colors range from light yellow to a rich, almost peach color. Crystal forms can be exceedingly complex. Good matrix specimens are always in demand.
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OKD-579 Topaz on Feldspar and Mica Gong Shan Mine, Yun Nan Prov., China. Some of the new material from Tucson 2006 which was recently mentioned in the Mineralogical Record. This gemmy, very light champaign color, almost clear 2.5 cm crystal sits centrally in a bed of white feldspar and mica. Its overall dimensions are 6 x 4.5 x 4 cm. Fine chatter marks on one edge of a prism face. Complex and interesting crystal which is double terminated. Only a slight bit of the base termination is exposed. A very fine, big miniature for…. 390$
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OKD-578 Topaz on Feldspar and Mica Gong Shan Mine, Yun Nan Prov., China. Some of the new material from Tucson 2006 which was recently mentioned in the Mineralogical Record. This large crystal has a very complex termination which makes it look quite sculptural in form. Almost like a skyscraper. It is a very light champaign color and measures 6 cm tall. The topaz is double terminated. Zero damage. A very fine example of this new material. 425$
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OKD-581 Topaz on Feldspar and Mica Gong Shan Mine, Yun Nan Prov., China. Some of the new material from Tucson 2006 which was recently mentioned in the Mineralogical Record. This crystal is a medium champagne color and rests in minor feldspar and mica. Very attractive piece. 4.4 x 4 x 2.5 cm. 270$
