Historical background of Gemstones of Pakistan
Pakistan is a rich in resources, some
of them are standing in the mineral world. It has different minerals such as
topaz, emerald, aquamarine, ruby etc many other rare earth minerals and large
amount of types of quartz. Pakistan shares a long border with Afghanistan that
makes the Afghani minerals flow into Pakistan. Pakistan’s first city was
Peshawar for the trade of gemstones of both countries. The bigger market of gem
mining in Pakistan was held in Karachi. The artifact of Gandhara and Indus
river advancement are evidence to this fact. gemstones dealer in Pakistan was deep rooted in 1979 to explore its own areas of minerals and to enhance its
business of gemstones in Pakistan.
Nowadays, two bodies are working
for minerals and other areas in Pakistan. Those are, All Pakistan Commercial
Exporters Association of rough and un-polished precious and semi-precious
stones APCEA, and Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan. The annual expo
of gemstones is held in the city of flowers, Peshawar. Gem lover from USA and
Europe are attracted by Pakistan’s gemstones and buy stones, mostly in the
gemstones show held in Pakistan.
There are many types of stones
that are available in Pakistan, which are extracted from different areas.
Emerald found in the Swat valley of KPK. Quartz and corundum are found Dir Malakand
division of KPK. Glassy samplings are used as gems and red ones are named as
ruby and pink-orange are known as Padparadscha. The smoky quartz is found in
Mansehra. Peridot has a cluster of lime green peridot crystals in Kohistan.
Titanite has light olive green colored sphene from Mohmand Agency. Garnet and Scapolite
found in the region of Bajaur Agency.
Comments
Post a Comment