Imperial Topaz - 22.38ct - Hand Select Gem Rough sphene

Imperial Topaz - 22.38ct - Hand Select Gem Rough spheneA stunning imperial topaz purchased directly from a miner while visiting the Antonio Periera mine in Ouro Preto, Brazil. An excellent terminated crystal specimen and just one major crackle in the middle. Crackle inclusions typical of imperial topaz in this region. Family : Topaz Variety : Imperial Origin : Antonio Pereira Mine, Ouro Preto, Brazil Size : 13 x 11 x 7 Treatment : None known Total Carats : 22. 38 Clarity : 80%

Will cut a really fantastic cab

A rare opalized fossil clamshell from Australia A rare opalized fossil clam from Australia that formed during the cretaceous period (about 100 million years ago

Total Carats : 67

Bright rhodolite garnet rough that is lightly included to eyeclean

Three lovely sphene rough with the dispersion so prized in this material

Flawless pink tourmaline with open c-axis

Nice set of peridot with some typical peridot inclusions and small veils

Variety : Topaz

but clean areas also

Stone shows two veils inside at about 1mm and 3mm each

and six stones are moderately included

The shell ridges are clearly visible on both sides