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Topaz with internal phantom from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Topaz with internal phantom from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 40264
Mineral:Topaz with internal phantom
Locality:Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:High quality sherry-colored topaz crystal with flat pinacoid termination with large triangular {011} faces. Internally the topaz has a phantom zone of minute bubbles that follows the shape of the termination. Large portions of this crystal are flawless.
Overall Size:28x15x15 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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