Topaz with Quartz and Cleavelandite – Pakistan
Topaz with Quartz and Cleavelandite – Pakistan
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| Weight | 1169.4 g |
|---|---|
| Large Cabinet | 22 × 13 × 3.5 cm |
| XL | 7 x 4 × 3 cm |
| Size | Large Cabinet |
| Locality | Dassu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
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A beautiful and well-balanced specimen featuring a gemmy golden topaz crystal elegantly positioned on a bright white cleavelandite matrix, accompanied by a well-formed quartz crystal. The topaz displays excellent transparency, a sharp termination, and a rich, warm color that stands out strikingly against the snow-white cleavelandite. The surrounding quartz adds visual depth and balance to the composition, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal. Topaz is a highly admired mineral among collectors for its clarity, glassy luster, and well-defined crystal habit, often forming elegant prismatic crystals within granitic pegmatites. The combination of contrasting minerals, strong crystal quality, and natural arrangement creates a highly attractive display piece. Specimens from Dassu with such clean topaz crystals on matrix are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, making this example particularly desirable for collectors.













