Skardu
Skardu, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is one of the world's great gem-pegmatite and Alpine-cleft regions, famed for aquamarine, topaz, and fluorite.
About Skarduextended article
What it is known for
The mountains around Skardu and the Shigar Valley yield superb aquamarine and other beryls, sherry and pink topaz, pink and green fluorite, and fine quartz, from high-altitude pegmatites and clefts.
What collectors look for
Gem aquamarine on matrix, fluorite, and topaz — especially aesthetic combination pieces — are the signature Skardu specimens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Skardu?
Skardu is a mineral locality in Pakistan.
What is Skardu known for?
Skardu, in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is one of the world's great gem-pegmatite and Alpine-cleft regions, famed for aquamarine, topaz, and fluorite.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.