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Imperial Topaz

Lucas D'Ambrosio18th Century

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The Imperial Topaz is a rare gem of extreme beauty and has great fascination around the world. In Brazil, it was discovered around 1760's year, in the city of Ouro Preto, the dominant region in the world's production of this gem. Until today, this mineral is still extracted on that region.

Details

  • Title: Imperial Topaz
  • Creator: Lucas D'Ambrosio
  • Date Created: 18th Century
  • Location Created: Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Physical Dimensions: 3,0 x 1,4 x 1,3 cm (bigger crystal)
  • Type: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 - Silicate (Potassium and Aluminium Hydroxide Silicate).
  • Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
  • Medium: Mineral

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