Detailed information
Species
Topaz
Dimensions
77 x 80 x 55
mm
Locality
Virgem da Lapa Jequitinhonha valley Minas Gerais, Brazil
Condition
No recorded repairs
When one thinks of the finest, large, naturally intense blue Topaz crystals the Virgem da Lapa deposit in Minas Gerais state, Brazil instantly comes to mind. This cabinet-sized individual off-matrix crystal is a beautiful natural wonder. It is a complete, classic, wedge-shaped termination but not only that its crystal faces are really well-defined and have virtually no scratches or chips. At 8 cm across in its longest direction it is big and with its gemmy pale aquamarine blue colour it really catches ones attention. It has transparent, gemmy parts, but also more inclusion-rich translucent internal areas, but the significance of this piece is its size and perfect shape as a natural blue Topaz crystal. This classic comes from an older collection.