Aquamarins are found on all continents - Brazil, Afghanistan, Burma, India, Kenia, Nigeria, Colorado etc. Often big crystals can be found. The biggest Aquamarin, which had a gemstone-quality, was found in Brazil in 1910. It was 110.5 kilograms heavy, its length was 48.5 cm and its diameter 42 cm. The Name Topaz comes from Topazos, a mine on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea.
Colors can be yellow, redbrown, blue, light green and colorless.
The blue topaz is delivered from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Cornwall. With heat the color of the stone changes. Yellow f.e. can be changed to pink, colorless or blue. The Smithsonian Institut has a few thousand carats of cutted topaz in its collection.1965 a 100 kilogram heavy blue topaz was found in the Ucraine. It has also considered a aid to the brave, it would protect soldiers and bring them victory.