White topaz price in Pakistan runs roughly PKR 1,200 to PKR 1,200 per carat, so a usual 7.9-carat stone costs about PKR 8,200 to PKR 11,500. White Topaz is a colourless topaz — aluminium fluorosilicate, with a hardness of 8, with one perfect cleavage direction. Price figures below come from 13 listings surveyed at Pakistani online gem retailers in October 2026.
What White Topaz is
White Topaz is a colourless topaz — aluminium fluorosilicate. It sits at 8, with one perfect cleavage direction, and the colour runs colourless to near-colourless; it is the base material from which blue topaz is irradiated.
Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Myanmar. Pakistan's Katlang in Mardan is famous for pink and sherry topaz rather than colourless.
| Property | White Topaz |
|---|---|
| Also called | White Topaz (Safed Pukhraj in local usage) |
| Mineral | Colourless topaz — aluminium fluorosilicate |
| Hardness | 8, with one perfect cleavage direction |
| Colour | Colourless to near-colourless; it is the base material from which blue topaz is irradiated |
| Usual treatment | Colourless topaz is normally untreated, because it is the starting material rather than the end product. Much of it is irradiated to make blue topaz instead. |
White Topaz Price in Pakistan
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Typical price per carat | PKR 1,200 – PKR 1,200 |
| Median price per carat | PKR 1,200 |
| Usual stone size offered | 7.9 carat |
| Usual price for one stone | PKR 8,200 – PKR 11,500 |
| Listings surveyed | 13 (October 2026) |
The range is the middle half of the listings, so a quarter of stones sold below it and a quarter above. These are asking prices collected from public listings, not valuations, and colour, clarity and treatment move an individual stone a long way either side of them.
How to tell real White Topaz from an imitation
- Topaz is doubly refractive and has a distinctly slippery, soapy feel that quartz does not.
- It is noticeably heavy for its size — denser than quartz, which is the stone most often sold in its place.
- At hardness 8 it will scratch quartz, so a "white topaz" that a quartz point marks is not topaz.
- It is not a diamond substitute in brilliance: diamond and cubic zirconia throw far more fire, and CZ is heavier still.
- A single cleavage plane means a flat, mirror-like internal flaw is a warning sign for durability.
Treatment to ask about before you pay
Colourless topaz is normally untreated, because it is the starting material rather than the end product. Much of it is irradiated to make blue topaz instead. Ask the seller directly what has been done to the stone, and get the answer in writing on anything expensive. A report from an independent gemmological laboratory is the only way to be certain, and it names the species, the weight and any treatment.
Who wears White Topaz
In the subcontinent white topaz is often sold as an affordable stand-in for diamond, and sometimes labelled safed pukhraj, which properly refers to white sapphire. If a stone has been prescribed for astrological reasons, this naming overlap is worth clearing up before buying.
Looking after it
Hard but cleavable: it resists scratches well yet can split on a sharp knock. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and sudden temperature changes.
Does GemStore.pk sell White Topaz?
Not at the moment — this guide exists because people ask us about White topaz price in Pakistan and there is little reliable information in one place. What we do stock, and what buyers usually consider alongside it, is Topaz, Blue Topaz and Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj). If you want White Topaz specifically, tell us what you are looking for and we will say honestly whether we can source it rather than selling you something else under the name. Our gemstone price guide covers what every stone we carry costs.
Common questions
Is white topaz the same as white sapphire?
No, and the confusion is costly. White sapphire is corundum, harder at 9, more durable and more expensive. "Safed pukhraj" properly means white sapphire, so ask exactly which mineral you are being sold.
Can white topaz replace a diamond?
It looks similar at a glance and costs far less, but it has much less fire and will not hold a polish the way diamond does. It is a substitute in appearance, not in value or durability.
Is most blue topaz made from white topaz?
Yes. Nearly all blue topaz on the market is colourless topaz that has been irradiated and then heated to stabilise the colour.
Is topaz mined in Pakistan?
Yes — Katlang in Mardan is a well-known source, though it is famous for pink and sherry-coloured topaz rather than colourless material.