Topaz with
elbaite
Origin: Paprock, Kunnar, Afghanistan
Sample size: 7.7 x 4 x 4 cm (top/2nd row), 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm (3rd/bottom row)
Topaz on
calcite
Origin: Katlang, Pakistan
Sample size: 3.4 x 3 x 1.7 cm
Origin: Alabaschka, Ural Mountains, Polar Urals
Sample size: 5.7 x 4 x 3.3 cm (top), 4 x 3.1 x 3 cm (middle/bottom)
Scepter topaz
Origin: Niyit, Bruck, Baltistan, Pakistan
Sample size: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Origin: Katlang Village, Pakistan
Sample size: 5 x 3 cm
This specimen of light smoky quartz hosts several crystals of gemmy topaz to
1.4 cm in length. The upright crystal of topaz, also the largest, is included
with small crystals of
tourmaline and a small cleavage fragment of
muscovite.
Origin: Pantaw, Mogok, Burma
Sample size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 4.4 cm
Origin: Yuno, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, N.A., Pakistan
Sample size: 4.5 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm
A single, floater topaz crystal that has an etched texture. There are hundreds
of tiny crystal faces that have great luster. The color is a pale sherry
colour. Even though this is what is often called "etched" texture, John
suspects that it is actually a very complex primary growth texture.
Origin: Wenshan Mine, Yunnan Province, China
Ex. Scott Werschky collection
Sample size: 5.4 x 4.4 x 4.1 cm
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