Topaz in Matrix - Utah, US There are a few hairline

There are a few hairline cracks that were likely stabilized

Commonly found in Brazil

but with a different metal

we had to do a double-take

Here is a killer example of Brazilian quartz

Topaz in Matrix - Utah, US There are a few hairlineHere is an excellent example of a small pocket of topaz still incased in its host matrix. Utah has produced some amazing topaz specimens, leading them to name it the state gemstone. Topaz from this area can be found alongside some other very interesting minerals known as fluorite, bixbite (red beryl), and bixbyite. Size: 1. 9 x 1. 6 x 1. 1 in Weight: 1. 4 oz Topaz is a silicate mineral that contains both aluminum and fluorine. The name Topaz is