Pakistan Topaz
The topaz from Pakistan can be some of the most attractive specimens
around...often gemmy, well formed, sometimes large and often on matrix are all
qualities which make them highly desirable. Colors range from none at all
to sherry and very rarely red. Occasionally, it is found naturally etched which
adds another feature to this interesting mineral species. Alone or in
combination with other minerals it makes for very aesthetic specimens. Some great examples are for sale here.
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OKI-505 Topaz, Quartz, Muscovite and Cleavelandite above Yuno, Shigar Valley, Balistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. A blocky 3 cm topaz centrally placed among the accessory minerals. The crystal is a medium sherry color and is very gemmy. Flat base for display. There are a few internal inclusions and veils…no damage to any surfaces of this fine crystal. 9.9 x 7 x 6 cm. A nice display piece which is well trimmed and displayable. 1,800$
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OKI-501 Topaz on Schorl Nyet, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. A very complex black tourmaline with nice double terminated riders of topaz. The entire specimen measures 8 x 5.5 x 4.7 cm. Not a true floater due to a couple of contact areas. Minor quartz which has damage is not obvious. The topaz crystals are up to 1.6 cm each, gemmy and almost clear. A very respectable display piece for this price…150$
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OKE-310 Topaz Apaligun, above Nyet, Baltistan, Pakistan. A very showy dark sherry colored crystal which measures 5 x 3.2 x 4.2 cm in size. The front size is clean and well crystallized while the backside of the crystal is highly etched. The best of both words! No damage and attractive from all angles. 195$
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OKE-305 Topaz Apaligun, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. This is a large, complex, clear and gemmy crystal. Moderate amounts of internal fracturing and several tiny black inclusions. 6.8 x 4.5 x 4.6 cm overall size. The piece is zero damage and displays well. $225
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OKD-417 Topaz Apaligun, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. Impressive etched crystal with minor white feldspar. Small black tourmaline is embedded in the base of the piece. Much of this crystal is gem. 4.5 x 5 x 5 cm in size. Great piece! 275$
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OKD-349 Topaz and Feldspar Yuno, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. Very showy sherry colored topaz which could be on the cover of most mineralogical periodicals. Great form, high luster, no damage…small complex rider crystal (also topaz) and just the right amount of feldspar. Impossible to envision how nice this piece is in just a photograph. 65 grams, 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm in size. Highly aesthetic. 440$
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OKD-290 Topaz Nyet, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. This fine crystal is 3 cm wide and stands 6 cm high. It is a wonderful scherry color and transparent with mild veils throughout the majority of its 144 gram mass. Other that a 1 millimeter ding, which is really only noticeable with magnification, the specimen is damage free. I have used a small drop of hot glue on the base of the crystal to get it to display upright. Very aesthetic specimen which simply glows when back or top lit in a case. 350$
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OKD-332 Topaz on Quartz Nyet, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. A nice, light sherry colored topaz on a well formed, low luster quartz. This piece could be displayed a couple of different ways with good views from at least two directions, yet not all sides. Minor white albite. 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm overall. No damage to main views. Peripheral contacts with matrix. 350$
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OKD-054 Topaz on Albite and Minor Schorl Pakistan. An attractive gem topaz on matrix…crystal is 2.2 x 2 x 1.3 cm and stands up in an attractive manner. Complex termination. 50$
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OKD-056 Topaz Pakistan. Stocky gem crystal with some internal fracturing. 3.8 x 3.2 x 2 cm. Complex termination and prism growth. Base appears to be a cleavage plane so it displays very well. 70$
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