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Photograph of a group of topaz gems from the National Gem Collection displaying a range of colors

Photograph of a group of topazes from the National Gem Collection displaying a range of colors

Rectangular step-cut medium-to-light red purple topaz weighing 34.1 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Imperial topaz - Primary Gem Synonym; Topaz - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002J7H
USNM Number:: NMNH G2232-00

Color:: Medium Light Red Purple
Cut:: Rectangular Step
Weight:: 34.1 ct

Place:: Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; Chamberlain Collection; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1007588

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35404e746-64c0-413b-b3b9-79c82b311dfc