Gemmy Topaz Crystal – Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Thumbnail 2.0 cm) – Terminated Single Crystal

A clean, extremely well-formed topaz crystal from Skardu, northern Pakistan, featuring crisp natural faces and a bright, glassy luster. This is a classic thumbnail-size single crystal—great for collectors who appreciate sharp crystal geometry and pegmatite minerals from the Skardu region. Geologist’s Note: Topaz typically forms in late-stage granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal environments, where fluorine-rich fluids help grow well-developed crystals. Skardu is known for producing attractive pegmatite minerals, and this specimen preserves the natural crystal form that makes topaz so collectible.

Quick Details 

• Mineral: Topaz

• Locality: Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

• Type: Single crystal

• Size Range: Thumbnail (1–3 cm)

• Size: 2.0 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm (≈ 0.79 × 0.59 × 0.35 in)