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South Asia
High in the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges, Pakistan’s mineral deposits are among the most dramatic on Earth. Formed in alpine clefts and granite veins, these crystals combine altitude, heat, and pressure into extraordinary clarity and geometry. Known for Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline, and Quartz, Pakistan has become one of the world’s premier sources for fine collector stones.
MINING REGIONS
Shigar & Skardu Valleys — Gilgit-Baltistan
Nestled in the Karakoram Mountains, these valleys yield world-famous Aquamarine crystals — often transparent, sky-blue prisms growing from granite pegmatites. The region’s specimens are celebrated for their pristine termination and size, rivaling those from Afghanistan’s Nuristan.
Katlang, Mardan — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Katlang Mine produces exquisite Champagne-colored Topaz crystals with perfect luster and gem clarity. These stones are cut into high-end gems or preserved as collector specimens, recognized globally for their honey-gold warmth.
Kohistan & Hunza — Northern Pakistan
Rich in metamorphic and volcanic formations, Kohistan yields vivid Peridot, while Hunza produces fine Quartz, Apatite, and Tourmaline. The contrasting geological belts make northern Pakistan a mosaic of rare mineral environments.
Did you know?
Crystal Fun Fact
Many of Pakistan’s alpine cleft crystals form at altitudes above 16,000 feet, where miners often camp for weeks in thin mountain air. The Shigar Valley Aquamarines — sometimes reaching over 12 inches long — are considered among the most flawless naturally terminated crystals in the world.
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Crystal Guide
Data sourced from field gemologists and GIA mineral records.
| Mineral | Formula | Hardness | Color | Birthstone |
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| Amethyst Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Purple | February |
| Citrine Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Yellow |
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| Tourmaline Show more |
Complex
Complex borosilicate mineral
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7-7.5 | Pink | October |
| Clear Quartz Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Clear | April |
| Aquamarine Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Blue-Green |
March
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| Emerald Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Green |
May
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Did You Know?
Brazil produces over 90% of the world's citrine.
Amethyst geodes form naturally inside volcanic rock over millions of years.
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated."
Minas Gerais translates to "General Mines" — a region known for its mineral abundance.
Bolivia has the only commercial source of natural ametrine in the world.
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Every crystal begins as an encounter shaped by time and human touch. I personally source each piece, working closely with miners and artisans who handle them with care.
As a photographer and lifelong lover of design, I’m drawn to light, color, and form, the same elements that make crystals feel like natural works of art.
Each piece is photographed in natural light to honor its true texture and energy, a quiet balance of beauty, material, and meaning.
Brittany Roughton
Founder & Curator, Crystals.com
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No major gem species are exclusive to Mexico, but several locality-specific classics are: the giant selenite (gypsum) crystals of Naica, the slender Veracruz Amethyst habit, and vivid blue Hemimorphite from the Ojuela Mine. These forms are considered uniquely Mexican in look and provenance.
High-quality Aquamarine and Topaz rank among the most valuable, while large gem-grade Peridot from Kohistan is also highly prized internationally.
Champagne Topaz from Katlang is particularly distinctive to Pakistan for its golden-peach tone and exceptional clarity.
The finest Aquamarine crystals come from the Shigar and Skardu Valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan, where alpine pegmatite veins produce flawless blue beryl crystals.
Pakistan’s extreme geological pressure and slow cooling in alpine environments allow crystals to form undisturbed for millions of years, producing extraordinary transparency and perfection.