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Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 51542
Mineral:Topaz with Albite var. Cleavelandite
Locality:Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Flawless sherry-colored topaz crystal with bladed cleavelandite variety of albite crystals included in the base. Most of the topaz crystal faces are glassy, but the termination and one prism face has silky luster due to microscopic surface patterns. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:3x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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