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At first sight it has a resemblance to aquamarine, but  aquamarine always displays a strong pleochroism from blue to greenish blue, whereas Topaz is a more definite blue or blue with a grayish tone.Topaz occurs in colourless, blue, green, pink, orange or brown though Topaz is well known to be yellow, and in ancient times all yellow stones were called topaz.The classical precious topaz is yellow or yellow to orange-brown in colour. Sherry or Madeira would best describe the most desirable colour.Topaz of the best known gemstones.The name is believed to have derived from the Greek work topazos, the ancient name for St. John's Island in the Red Sea, or from the Sanskrit tapas meaning fire.

Power of  Love Healing

Its one of  the enduring symbols of love and affection. Once worn it is believed to bring friendship and ensure the fidelity of the one you love.

Chemical Composition and Name SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide
Hardness 7
Refractive Index 1.544 - 1.553
Bi - refrigence 0.009
Specific Gravity 2.65 - 2.66
Crystalline System Trigonal (Rhombohedral)
Optic Sign Positive
Other Optical Properties

 

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TREATMENTS
 

Topaz is HEAT TREATED.The Blue Topaz readily available in the market actually begins as Colorless Topaz and is irradiated to produce the vibrant Blue Shades. Then it is heated to stabilize the color.

CARE

Jewelry featuring Topaz should not be cleaned in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.  We recommend ionic  cleaners and/or warm, soapy water and a soft brush as the best way to clean Topaz jewelry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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