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Apo Ali Gun (Apaligun; Apaligon), Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

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Hydroxylherderite : CaBe[(OH,F)|PO4]

Apo Ali Gun (Apaligun; Apaligon), Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

1.9 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm. These green Paki Hydroxylherderites were rather limited in the number found. This beautiful little thumbnail is comprised of a lovely light green color prismatic crystal with small gemmy areas and sharp, lustrous faces. It is associated with small gemmy, colorless Albite (?) crystals as well.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 130914    View Count: 115

Multiple photos availableTopaz : Al2[(F,OH)2|SiO4]

Apo Ali Gun (Apaligun; Apaligon), Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

A gorgeous glassy gem quality sherry colored single terminated topaz crystal measuring 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm in size. Complete all around and damage-free. The quality of this crystal is excellent. There is one small area near the base with wispy inclusions of black acicular tourmaline. Weighs 47 grams. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.
 © Dan & Diana Weinrich MineralsPhoto ID: 268801    View Count: 6
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