Auction Win: Etched Blue Topaz w/ Muscovite (natural color)
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Details
Locality: Ponto do Marambaia, Caraí, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: Miniature - 4.5 × 4.5 × 2.2 cm
Topaz is a hard aluminum silicate mineral with the formula Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2, named after Topazios Island in the Red Sea where it was first found in antique times. This gemstone, often yellow or orange, is historically prized for its durability and vibrant color, making it a popular choice for jewelry.
Ponto do Marambaia, located in Caraí, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a renowned pegmatite locality situated 70 km north of Teófilo Otoni, famous for producing exceptional aquamarine and topaz specimens. This site has yielded water-clear aquamarines with outstanding terminations and notable heliodor (beryl var. heliodor) crystals, making it a significant source for collectors of high-quality gem minerals from the famous mining state of Minas Gerais. The locality is also recognized for occurrences of rubellite and amethyst, adding to its geological diversity and appeal. Today, Ponto do Marambaia remains a key destination for collectors seeking premium Brazilian aquamarine and topaz from pegmatite deposits.
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