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Website
Other

The image.com: Gem Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.
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Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Mineral Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This source provides general information on topaz. Some of the facts include classification, and physical charateristics.
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Handout
Utah State Office of Education

Utah State Office of Education: Identifying and Classifying Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough Utah State Office of Education site explains the criteria for identifying minerals and provides pictures of various minerals.
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Activity
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Grow Rock Candy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the crystal patterns and shapes of select minerals (diamond, quartz, muscovite, and topaz) and how to grow your own rock candy crystals.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of the gemstone topaz. Liinks are provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

"Picture Bride" by Yoshiko Uchida

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a brief synopsis of Yoshiko Uchida's "Picture Bride." You can also find links to related books and study guides.
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Handout
Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Gem Hut: Sky Blue Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site with a short description of the physical properties of topaz, and pictures of cut and polished stones for sale.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Blue Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of blue topaz.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.