DT gem Topaz crystal (New Find) - 205 grams

Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 09/22/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/27/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A classic, champagne-colored topaz crystal from a recent in Pakistan. The blocky crystal is water-clear gem to translucent with a frosted termination. Technically, this is a doubly terminated crystal, as the base is contacted, but has very little damage, per se. The prism faces are water-clear, like windowpanes, with one corner being a bit etched. Complete all-around and very nearly pristine, with only very trivial termination edge wear. Minimal internal crazing is noted in the upper half of the crystal. The lower half has more veils. This is fine cutter-quality material with rich color. Please note that these crystals can fade to colorless when exposed to sunlight, or possibly any light, so it should be kept out of the light if possible to help retain its color. 205 grams. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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