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Topaz is found in the gem pegmatites of San Diegeo County, in localities such as the Little Three Mine in Ramona, and the Ware Mine in Oak Grove. Colorless Topaz come from the Pikes Peak area in El Paso Co., Colorado, particularly in Glen Cove, Devils Head, and Crystal Peak. Fine colorless and light blue tabular crystals come from Mason Co., Texas (near Streeter, Katemcy, and Grit).
The majority of topaz is colorless and is called topaz. The next most abundant color of topaz is blue and green. The most frequently seen stones in jewelry are the shades yellow or sherry brown, and pink. Clear, pink, blue and honey-yellow varieties of topaz are especially valued.