Topaz

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TOPAZ Overview

The word "topaz" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning hear of fire. Topaz

us  means to see


It wears well in jewelry, but care must be used if it is set in rings because of its very strong cleavage. Jewelers also apply the name topaz to other stones; smoky topaz is actually smoky quartz; Oriental topaz is yellow corundum (yellow sapphire); Bohemian topaz and occidental topaz are actually citrine as are most of the stones sold today under the "topaz" name. True topaz should always be indicated as "imperial" or "precious" topaz to distinguish it from other stones.
k;Topaz is transparent and translucent, with a vitreous luster, and high specific gravity.Topaz occurs in cavities within granite or Rhyolite igneous rock, pegmatite dikes, high temperature quartz veins, and/or alluvial deposits

Healing Properties

Promotes general health and help overcome stress. Detoxifies. Soothes and tranquilizes, claiming both the body and mind.

Deposits: Brazil and Sri Lanka. Pink topaz is found in Pakistan and Russia.

Major Specifications of Gem

Color

Colorless, yellow, orange, red-brown, light to dark blue, pink-red, violet

Mohs’ hardness

8

Density

3.49-3.57

Fracture

Conchoidal, uneven

Crystal system

Orthorhombic, prisms, with multi- faceted ends, often 8 sided

Chemical composition

Al2SiO4(F1OH)2 fluor containing aluminum silicate

Transparency

Transparent , translucent

Refractive index

1.609-1.643

Absorption spectrum

682,

Chakra

root

Sun Sign

 

Symbolic sign