A new hot rock

According to this article, the Whitney Flame Topaz is the finest red topaz on planet Earth.

Next time I'm in Washington (maybe when the dinosaur hall reopens), I'll have to check it out.

There appears to be only one or two pictures of it so far, so rather than repost them, just read the article.

The Whitney Flame Topaz Smolders in Vibrant Red

It's on display now in the same room as the Hope Diamond and the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, which is pretty fine company.