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Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (with gem-grade zones) from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 81500
Mineral:Topaz (with gem-grade zones)
Locality:Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Unusually large crystal of lustrous transparent sherry-colored topaz with wedge-shaped termination modified by many secondary corner-edge faces. The topaz crystal has internal zones that could be faceted into gemstones. Note the healed fracture. Weight: 138.2 grams. Collected ca. 2009.
Overall Size:54x40x48 mm
Crystals:54 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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