Mineral Name Topaz
First Discovered Prehistoric, Exact Year Unknown
Nickel-Strunz Classification 09.AF.35
Dana Classification 52.03.01.01
ICSD Pre IMA
Mineral Group Silicates - Nesosilicates with additional anions in the topaz group
Collection Number T-9A-2000-0001
Discovery Location Capão Mine, Rodrigo Silva, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Image Description A small sample of imperial topaz. Sample dimensions approximately 15mm x 10mm x 15mm. Images of the sample show the rich colour of the mineral.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer

February 10, 2014 The last time this page was updated
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