Natural 'Rainbow' Topaz

Colorful Thin Needles with Strong Colors

Size/Shape

Cutting

Proportions

Color

Needles

Clarity

Origin

Treatment

Weight

18.6 x 12.9mm Oval with Flat 'Crownless' Face

'Portuguese' Facet Pattern, No Nicks or Scratches

9.2mm, Full Brilliance, No Windowing

Very Light Beige

Thin Colorful Needles with Strong Colors

Clean Except for the Needles

East Africa

Not Treated - 100% Natural

17.66 Carats

As opposed to the common Rutilated Quartz, this is natural untreated Topaz with very thin, straight, hollow tube inclusions.

In just the right orientation, these thin needles refract light resulting in strong and beautiful colors.

We are searching for this special rough always, but do not get many pieces.  Further, the needles must be oriented exactly right in order to achieve the colorful flashes across the face.  We are using the buff-top design on some stones, which in this case acts as a small magnifying lens.  It also can result in a weak cat's eye effect in some of the stones, as the needles are parallel.

We do now know for sure where this rough originates, other than it is from somewhere in East Africa.  The stones are very interesting.

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