Texas Gem

Today is National Gem Day, so considering that this is a Texas blog, the topic is "topaz," the State Gem of Texas. Topaz, for the record, was named the state gem on March 26, 1969, the same day petrified palmwood was named the state stone. Being ever curious about all things Texas, I did some research about topaz and learned that perhaps the best place for folks to root around looking for this native gem is on the Seaquist Ranch in Mason. Here is some video footage from the Seaquist Ranch found on youtube:

Speaking of gems, here is Blind Lemon Jefferson playing "Jack of Diamonds."