Topaz

Topaz - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History And Myths

The Topaz has a vast history of thousands of years that is connected to it. Some people believe that Topaz got its name from “Topazos”, which is a small island near Red Sea. Ancient Greeks obtained this stone from there, and they started calling the stones as Topaz.

The Topaz is also a famous birthstone in which blue Topaz is great for people born in December and yellow Topaz for the people born in November. Generally, the colors in Topaz are not very hard to find, but the rarest and most sought-after of them all are found in pink and red. Imperial Topaz is considered as the most valuable and high-priced stone. It was named as imperial to honour the Russian royalties and czars because the Ural Mountains which were a leading producer of pink Topaz was owned by them.

Where is Topaz found?

The largest producer of Topaz is Brail, and other places where Topaz is found are Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, China, Burma, Sri Lanka, Russia, Japan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Madagascar, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Australia, Mexico, and the U.S. (Utah, California, and New Hampshire).

Healing Properties Of Topaz

The benefits of Topaz holds immense importance. This stone has wonderful medicinal and astrological properties.

  1. Healing Power

Topaz is considered to stimulate the endocrine system and supports general tissue regeneration. Topaz is regarded as a valuable gemstone in treating haemorrhages. It also fights blood disorders and increases poor appetite.

  1. Mystical Power

Topaz is believed to encompass the power that balances emotions and calms desires. It relieves a person from tension and provides feelings of delight and happiness. Topaz is acknowledged majorly as a gemstone that fills a human being with spiritual rejuvenation.

  1. Astrological Benefits

Topaz is recognised as a stone that instils intelligence and good looks in a man, and happiness and fertility in a woman.

Topaz Facts

Some facts about Topaz:

  1. It is said that Topaz is great in finding true love.
  2. Topaz is a birthstone of the people who were born in November.
  3. Topaz is the symbol of friendship, loyalty, faithfulness, and constancy.
  4. During the middle ages, Topaz was used to prevent death.
  5. The Greeks used to believe that Topaz makes the wearer invisible.
  6. The most famous Topaz is the 1680 carat "Braganza Diamond", which was mistakenly understood as diamond.
  7. Although on Moh’s scale Topaz weighs 8, but it should be protected from hard knocks as it is brittle in nature.

Topaz Metaphysical Properties

The chemical classification of Topaz is comprised of Aluminium fluoro-hydroxyl-silicate. Its hardness on Mohs scale weighs to 8. The transparency of Topaz stones is found transparent to opaque. The most striking feature of this amazing stone is its perfect hardness, impeccable basal cleavage, and its prismatic formation of crystals.

Jewellery made by Topaz is also very famous, however in the world of jewellery, Topaz has been made famous by many other names likewise imperial Topaz. Some of the renowned names are:

  1. London Blue Topaz - Deep sky-blue in color.
  2. Silver Topaz/ White Topaz -   Colorless or pale form of Topaz.
  3. Azotic Topaz -   Orange-pink Topaz with a polychromatic or rainbow effect.
  4. Sherry Topaz - Light orange-brown to brownish-pink colored Topaz.
  5. Swiss Blue Topaz- Sky- blue colored Topaz.
  6. Rutilated Topaz -   Topaz with yellow needle-like insertions of the mineral Limonite.
  7. Mystic Topaz - Multicolored Topaz with a rainbow-like effect.

Topaz In News

Topaz Color

An array of desirable colors and a perfect hardness, Topaz makes an ideal gemstone. Topaz has excelled over a number of stones due to its affordability, abundance, and wearability. Topaz is a silicate mineral comprising of fluorine and aluminum. On can find Topaz in colors, like yellow, honey-yellow, yellow-brown, brown, flax, green, light blue, blue, red, pink, and sometimes colorless. It generally occurs in a prism shape, and the most common color that is found in Topaz is yellow.

  • CleavagePerfect, in one direction
  • Other NamesSherry Topaz, Hyacinth Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Precious Topaz, Swiss Blue, London Blue, Mystic Topaz
  • Crystal HabitPrismatic crystals with faces striated parallel to long dimension; also columnar, compact, massive
  • StreakWhite
  • Refractive Index1.619-1.627Â
  • DiaphaneityTransparent
  • Mohs scale (hardness)8
  • SourcesPakistan, Afghanistan, India, China, Burma, Sri Lanka, Russia, Japan, Ukraine, Nigeria
  • Chemical formulaAlâ‚‚SiOâ‚„(F,OH)â‚‚
  • LustreVitreous
  • ColorColorless (if no impurities), blue, brown, orange, gray, yellow, green, pink and reddish pink
  • Chakra HealingSolar Plexus Chakra,Sacral chakra
  • BirthstoneNovember
  • Zodiacsagittarius,scorpio
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  • sharon
    Oct 31, 2014, 11:38:56 AM

    The pink hue of topaz magnetizes my attention and wants to wear a talisman to enhance the growth of my business. Does it reflect such kinds of benefits? <br /><br />

  • Gemexi
    Nov 3, 2014, 1:12:17 PM

    Hi Sharon. Here we are with your reply. The pink topaz is used for the same purpose it attracts abundance towards the wearer.

  • Alice
    Nov 10, 2014, 5:49:12 PM

    Topaz is best suitable for the one who was born in the month of November. I was also born in the same month. Should I go for it? Please suggest as want to get advantage from its powers and properties.

  • Gemexi
    Nov 21, 2014, 2:03:17 PM

    Yeah Alice&hellip; as you are November born this gemstone will prove to be beneficial for you in every field. You may go for it and enjoy its healing and other powers. Best of Luck

  • Alexa
    Apr 3, 2015, 2:36:07 AM

    topaz is my birthstone but i am little confused with its shades...i don&#039;t know which one should i try...can you please help me out?

  • Fritz
    May 2, 2015, 2:48:17 AM

    hey Alexa....I have also tuned Topaz but I have its pink shade...it doesn&#039;t matter which shade you wear...you may try any of it...every shade will work in similar way..so try any of it...or you may seek an advice from your astrologer too...

  • Jack
    May 4, 2015, 3:00:51 AM

    yes...Fritz is right...I am also in favor of Topaz as I have also tuned it...I am in love with it...with its appealing hue...it is my best buddy...helpful for me in various phases of my life...I will advice you to tune it...rest as you wish...thanks..

  • Tremblay
    Jul 16, 2019, 10:14:16 PM

    Oh my gosh! Such a stunning piece of jewelry you have.

  • Pinto
    Sep 13, 2019, 10:10:57 PM

    Topaz is so beautiful, the color of this stone is so cheerful. I love it.

  • jamacia
    Nov 6, 2019, 9:49:19 PM

    Topaz helps me alot in balancing my emotions and calms desires..Very helpful gemstone..Thank you gemexi

  • mariama
    Dec 22, 2019, 9:55:53 PM

    What a beautiful eye-catching gemstone I just in love with this blue color stone..It gives royal look..Thank you gemexi

  • jessica
    Jul 20, 2020, 5:07:48 AM

    I like your collection of gemstones which always push my mood to shop more with you.

  • Alberta
    Dec 21, 2020, 6:40:48 AM

    Topaz is a beautiful stone I am june born and not sure about my zodiac I am not sure about buying it can you please suggest..

  • Janet
    Aug 24, 2021, 11:20:18 AM

    I never really was a believer in crystals until my husband spoke to me about them. I tried Topaz earrings, and now I bought the Tiger's Eye for its properties. I'm a believer! I recommend anyone to try it out. Thanks.

  • jihana kafe
    Jun 27, 2022, 8:52:25 AM

    The best website for exploring gemstones knowledge and also Gemexi is a perfect place for buying gemstones.

    Gemexi
    Jun 27, 2022, 9:29:08 AM

    Thankyou for sharing your review. We are glad to know you loved our jewelry collection. We are happy to assist you again..:)

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