The Silicate Minerals: Topaz
Facet cut topaz photographed by Michelle Jo.
Web Resources
Minerals.net - Topaz
Minerals.net - The Gemstone Topaz
GemSelect - Topaz Gemstone Information
Geology.com - Topaz
Mindat.org - Topaz (Scroll down to the bottom to see a topaz mining world map)
Famous Topaz
Ostro.com - Famous Topaz Gemstones
Minerals.net - Topaz
Minerals.net - The Gemstone Topaz
GemSelect - Topaz Gemstone Information
Geology.com - Topaz
Mindat.org - Topaz (Scroll down to the bottom to see a topaz mining world map)
Famous Topaz
Ostro.com - Famous Topaz Gemstones
Lesson #8 Videos
Projects & Activities
Prezi Presentation - Student, Mary May's example - Topaz
Go Topaz Rock Hounding in Utah at Topaz Mountain!
Mindat.org - Topaz (Scroll down to the bottom to see a topaz mining world map)Select a location closest to you and consider rockhounding for topaz)
Topaz Research Project
Consider doing a research project about topaz! You can do research on any of the following topaz topics:
You can do any of the following projects with your chosen research on topaz:
Prezi Presentation - Student, Mary May's example - Topaz
Go Topaz Rock Hounding in Utah at Topaz Mountain!
Mindat.org - Topaz (Scroll down to the bottom to see a topaz mining world map)Select a location closest to you and consider rockhounding for topaz)
Topaz Research Project
Consider doing a research project about topaz! You can do research on any of the following topaz topics:
- Famous topaz gemstones
- The history of topaz
- Topaz mining techniques
- Famous topaz mines (use mindat.org to look for mines)
- Topaz jewelery types
You can do any of the following projects with your chosen research on topaz:
- Report format
- PowerPoint or Prezi
- Short video explaining your topic
- Poster
- Painting
- Clay model
Informative Videos