Kinds of gemstones in Pakistan

When people see the natural beauty of the various landscapes and get entranced by it, they think that there can be nothing more spectacular than these picturesque views. However, nature proves them wrong. Beneath these landscapes, lies a completely different world that encompasses beauty in a rare form.

This hidden world is full of natural resources that are important for human life. Amongst these various natural resources, there are gemstones that are not only used as adornments but have other purposes as well. Pakistan is one of those countries that are rich in natural resources which are not only unusual but attractive as well.

Following are a few kinds of gemstones that are prevailing in Pakistan.

Topaz:

Topaz is well-known for the diverse colors that can be seen in different crystal directions. The most preferred topaz is one which is step cut and is only found in Pakistan. The gemstone is found in Gilgit, Chitral and Kalam.

Aquamarine:

The clear gem which series from sky blue to sea green in color have its place in the beryl group of stones. The stone is always step cut to increase its beauty. Aquamarine deposits can be found in the chitral, Shigar Valley, Neelum valley and Kaghan.

Ruby:

The red colored stone is very famous when it comes to its usage in the ornaments. As the deposits of ruby are found in rocky land, it is quite hard to mine it. Hunza valley is home to the biggest ruby deposits in Pakistan. After Burma, Pakistan is the only region in the world to produce ‘Blood Red’ ruby is Hunza valley. 

Emerald:

The green colored gem, with the sorts of yellow and blue, entrances offer superb beauty. The well-known emeralds, which are in a transparent, sea-green color, are generally extracted in Mingora, which is the largest city in Swat District.