Dragon Minerals - January 28, 2026 Update

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31488: Topaz (naturally etched) - $75
Skardu area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Small cabinet - 7.2 x 5.6 x 4.9 cm
345 grams
Fluorescent (SW)
Specimen status: Available
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A large, translucent topaz crystal, naturally etched. The basal cleavage (but etched) and high specific gravity verify that this is topaz. Notable for the bright phantom which appears under shortwave UV. The origin of this phantom is not obvious.







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