Topaz - Schneckensteingebiet Germany

Size: 3,5 x 3 x 2,5 cm

Location: Schneckensteingebiet - Vogtlandkreis - Sachsen - Deutschland

This specimen comes from an old German mineral collection.

Topaz with quartz - Schneckenstein area, Saxony, Germany

This rare and historically significant specimen comes from the famous Schneckenstein area in the Vogtland region of Saxony, one of the few known European sites for precious topazes. This region was already known for its high-quality gemstone finds in the 18th century.

Mineralogical peculiarity in an aesthetic combination

The piece presented here shows a clearly defined, bright topaz, which is characterized by its glass-like transparency and typical prismatic crystal shape. The topaz is surrounded by a multitude of fine, shiny quartz points, which give the piece a sparkling, lively structure.

Clarity and shape

The topaz presents itself with high clarity and a slightly honey-colored to water-bright hue - a characteristic that is particularly typical of topaz from this classic discovery region. The accompanying quartz crystals sit on the matrix like delicate needles or spikes and complement the ensemble perfectly.

Geological heritage with collector's value

Finds from the Schneckenstein region are extremely rare today due to the protected status of the area. The combination presented here is therefore not only aesthetically pleasing, but also geologically significant and historically charged.

A piece from the heart of Saxon mineral history

This specimen is an authentic representative of Saxony's famous topaz finds and combines classic beauty with mineralogical rarity. A valuable highlight for every collector of German classics and historical finds.

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