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Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Topaz (gem-grade) from Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 72186
Mineral:Topaz (gem-grade)
Locality:Haiderbad, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Doubly-terminated lustrous transparent sherry-colored topaz crystal with striated prism faces and terminations composed of many smaller parallel pyramidal faces that reflect simultaneously. Internally the topaz crystal has large flawless gem-grade areas. Weight: 120.7 grams
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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