Topaz

specimen number:
8911036

location:
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

description:
Loose colorless gemmy mostly complete crystal of topaz. In good condition.

Located at the intersection of the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan mountain ranges, the Skardu region in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, features complex granitic pegmatite formations created by tectonic collisions and igneous activity. These pegmatites house miarolitic cavities containing world-class mineral specimens. Gemstone collecting and mining in the region expanded significantly during the late twentieth century, driven largely by local independent miners working high-altitude alpine deposits with hand tools. Topaz found in the Skardu district is celebrated by mineral collectors for its exceptional clarity, sharp termination, and well-formed prismatic structure, often occurring alongside albite, quartz, and mica. The region produces topaz ranging from completely colorless and pale champagne tones to rich sherry, warm golden, and occasional pinkish hues, cementing Skardu as a premier global locality for collector-quality gem specimens.

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