Mineral: Topaz with Mica, Albite and Quartz (variety smoky)
Locality: Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Dimensions: 25,0 x 13,0 x 11,0 cm
Description: Main crystal size: 10,8 cm
Large, intact, translucent champagne-colored crystal with a flat summit on a bed of mica, albite and smoky quartz
MIM number 1049
Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Aïnu)
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