Some folks say topaz but they're fools.
Another problem is nomenclature; names having changed in the course of time: thus the ancient chrysolite is our topaz, the sapphire is our lazuli, etc.
Mineralisation in the deposit includes an oxide-silicate stage consisting of wolframite, cassiterite, arsenopyrite, topaz, muscovite and tourmaline.
Small overgrown dumps at the mouth of the adit also contains large pieces of the topaz and quartz with nests of finely developed tourmaline crystals.
When cut it resembles certain kinds of beryl and topaz, from which it may be distinguished by its specific gravity (3.1).
Its crystal symmetry and form are similar to topaz, however, topaz is a calcium fluorine bearing nesosilicate.
Traces of garnet, zircon, topaz, and tourmaline occur.
The crown is decorated with many pearls and gemstones including amethysts, chrysoprases, a topaz and an alexandrite.
