Other
The image.com: Gem Gallery
Learn all about gemstones at this site. Here you can view gem images and read the very detailed descriptions and general information facts pertaining to select gems.
Other
The image.com: Minerals
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Gemstones
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Mineral Topaz
This source provides general information on topaz. Some of the facts include classification, and physical charateristics.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah State Office of Education: Identifying and Classifying Minerals
This thorough Utah State Office of Education site explains the criteria for identifying minerals and provides pictures of various minerals.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Grow Rock Candy
Learn about the crystal patterns and shapes of select minerals (diamond, quartz, muscovite, and topaz) and how to grow your own rock candy crystals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Topaz
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of the gemstone topaz. Liinks are provided for additional information on related subjects.
McGraw Hill
"Picture Bride" by Yoshiko Uchida
This is a brief synopsis of Yoshiko Uchida's "Picture Bride." You can also find links to related books and study guides.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Topaz
This commercial site contains information about the physical and metaphysical properties of topaz, along with where it is found. Discusses the different color variations, and how this gem is enhanced to make it blue.
Other
Gem Hut: Sky Blue Topaz
A commercial site with a short description of the physical properties of topaz, and pictures of cut and polished stones for sale.
Curated OER
Topaz
This commercial site contains information the physical and metaphysical properties of topaz, along with where it is found. Discusses the different color variations, and how this gem is enhanced to make it blue.
Curated OER
The image.com: Minerals
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.