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Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Topaz (gem rough) from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 79117
Mineral:Topaz (gem rough)
Locality:Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Wedge-shaped lustrous gem-grade transparent sherry-colored topaz crystal with no matrix. The topaz crystal is internally flawless except for a few subsurface linear flaws in one area and could produce a large gemstone if faceted. Fluoresces under LW UV illumination. Weight: 14.4 grams
Overall Size:32x23x12 mm
Crystals:32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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