Topaz, Elbaite Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz in Albite from Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 75856
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| Mineral: | Topaz, Elbaite Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz in Albite
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| Locality: | Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Description: | Two lustrous transparent sherry-colored topaz crystals to 25 mm in white albite with dark smoky quartz crystals to 23 mm and transparent blue elbaite tourmaline to 6 mm. The topaz crystal has internal fractures caused by post-crystallization stresses. |
| Overall Size: | 7x6x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-25 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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