Any topaz is a semi-precious stone. It was first discovered on an island called Topazion, which is in the Red Sea and is now called Zeberged. There is another version of where the name “topaz” came from: from the Sanskrit “tapaz”, which can be translated as “warm”. In ancient times, miners in the Urals called it “heavyweight” due to the fact that its dimensions are very small, and its specific gravity is greater than that of many other gems. It is famous for its magnificent variety of colors and shades, which largely depend on the geographical location of the deposit and the chemicals contained in a particular specimen. One of its most common representatives is white topaz, which many believe has healing and magical properties.
Description and deposit
The meaning of the word "topaz" comes from the Greek "tapazos", meaning "to seek".
The natural mineral forms crystals in granite pegmatites, cryolite lava, vapor cavities, and has different color shades.
Deposit: Brazil, USA, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Russia (Kola Peninsula, Urals), Norway, Germany, Japan.
First discovered in Greece.
Minerals are still preserved in their original form in museums.
Untreated topaz does not look very attractive
Some particularly large pieces (50-117 kg) were found in Ukraine; in the Mining Museum of St. Petersburg there is a topaz weighing 10 kg.
Extraction and use of stone
Transparent topazes are most often mined in the USA, in the states of Texas and Colorado. But other shades can be found anywhere on the planet. There are especially many deposits in Afghanistan, Brazil, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Stones are mined, although in smaller quantities, in Russia, Japan, Germany and Norway. White topaz occurs in the form of a rhombic crystal.
Jewelry with white topaz
White topaz is often called transparent because the stones are colorless. Such minerals are either set further into jewelry or sent for a color change. Topaz can be given any shade, but this will require exposure to X-rays.
Irradiation of topaz is a harmless process, especially if it is supervised by gemologists. But the stone still accumulates radiation. The blue color is often enriched in this way, giving it a tint of blue. Therefore, topaz is kept for a year in a lead box before being sold. Or this is how green topaz is obtained, which also takes time to reduce the background radiation.
The cost of white topaz, in addition to its shade and purity of the stone, is affected by its size. Topaz is cut like a diamond or into a cabochon shape. There are also fantasy variations. You can purchase the stone separately from the jewelry and order a setting. For a stone measuring 5 carats they can ask for up to one hundred dollars.
The color suits everyone's style; it can be set in gold or silver, depending on your preferences. Earrings, rings, pendants, and bracelets are sold with transparent topaz. Small rings or earrings made of silver with topaz can be purchased from eighty dollars. Gold products will cost from one hundred dollars for jewelry made of 585 samples.
Characteristics of the stone
Formula: Al2(F,OH)2SiO4
In its pure form, the silicate mineral is transparent. Due to its duller color, it resembles glass.
Topaz is often confused with quartz or diamond, and unscrupulous jewelers take advantage of this.
During formation, stray impurities within the crystals can affect the hue and change it.
Natural stone has natural cracks that form when clustered, are not noticeable and are considered evidence of authenticity, not a defect.
Characteristics:
- contains carbon and aluminum silicate in its composition;
- characterized by a clear, transparent or slightly hazy color;
- cut: square, round, octagonal, pear, oval, heart. The form of a bird or fish is found;
- specific gravity – 3.56;
- It has a low refractive index - 1.64, which affects its color (it does not shine so brightly);
- hardness on the Mohs scale – 8.
Origin story
The mineral has been known to people for about 2 thousand years. But there is no exact information about the history of its origin. According to one version, topazes were discovered by shipwrecked sailors near Ethiopia.
Topazes are mentioned in sources describing events of ancient times.
There is an assumption that the name of the mineral goes back to the Greek word topazos, which translates as “search”. For a long time, people believed that stones calmed storms and helped sailors sail. During the times of geographical discoveries, people wore jewelry with the mineral before traveling.
The magical properties of topaz
If you feel discomfort, itching, or redness while wearing it, discard the jewelry. It has a special biofield and chooses its owner. If the two auras are different, the stone will reject the person.
When fully compatible, the vibrations emanating from the stone improve mental clarity, bring joy, peace and give love.
It has healing powers, fills with energy, protects against the evil eye, helps get rid of depression, apathy and weakness.
Which zodiac signs are suitable for white topaz?
Best compatibility with Scorpios,
archers,
Capricorns,
Aquarius.
People of these zodiac signs can choose topaz of any color: the energy emanating from the mineral will make a person more collected, decisive, and calm.
Scorpios can use the stone as a personal talisman, which will cleanse the aura of bad influences and smooth out all negative character traits.
The mineral can be worn by Aries, Libra, Leo, and Virgo - it will just take a little more time to achieve harmony.
But as soon as the stone begins to act, new leadership qualities will be revealed, and a desire to achieve your goal will appear.
The power of topaz will be unbreakable if the jewelry is given with love.
You should not choose a crystal as a talisman for Taurus - the energy of this sign will not allow topaz to open up.
How is it different from a diamond?
A completely transparent crystal is often found in nature, and after processing it becomes an almost complete copy of an expensive diamond. Topaz has such clear edges, a transparent and pure color, and inside you can see many colored tints.
Of course, a specialist can easily distinguish a semi-precious stone from a diamond. Unscrupulous sellers try to deceive buyers by offering a cheaper stone as a diamond. The main differences lie in hardness; here diamond is superior to other gems. There is also a difference in weight - topaz is heavier.
Jewelers are happy to use stone as a more affordable replica of expensive minerals. There is always a demand for such jewelry, because their appearance is simply impeccable.
What other stones can be combined with?
Topaz is worn with jewelry made of quartz, sodalite, and turquoise. The mineral looks good with rock crystal, agate, amethyst, sapphire, pearls, and lapis lazuli.
The energy deteriorates if you combine the mineral with moonstone, black coral (or any other color), opal or aquamarine.
Jewelry Care
Do not use powder, gel or paste with abrasive substances. The products contain soda, sodium salt and other components that can easily damage the surface of the stone.
The best way to care for jewelry is plain warm water with soap.
Do not rub the surface with a hard sponge, wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Store separately from other minerals in a special case or fabric bag (very sensitive to sunlight and may fade if left on the table frequently).
But there is no need to worry - you can restore the previous shade, just keep the crystal for several days in a dark place.
Storage and care
Despite the hardness of the mineral, it easily breaks when dropped. Light stones are not afraid of sunlight, but they are stored in closed boxes. Each piece of jewelry is placed in a soft fabric case to prevent the jewelry from scratching each other. Topazes are sometimes washed with soapy water. It is unacceptable to contact the crystal with aggressive chemicals or use abrasive substances.
Topazes lose their attractiveness under the influence of high temperatures. The mineral should not be immersed in boiling water or touched with hot objects. Jewelry with stones must be removed before:
- home cleaning;
- visiting a sauna or swimming pool;
- taking a bath.
We distinguish from fake
If you rub topaz with a piece of wool, it will become electrified and begin to attract hairs to the surface. The fake will not be electrified.
Hold the stone in your closed palm - it will not become warm, unlike the setting that surrounds it.
It is the property of always remaining cool that distinguishes natural topaz from a copy.
The mineral reflects the sun's rays well - the surface of the stone will shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow.
If transparent topaz becomes dark and faded over time, it means that it is artificial and was processed before sale.
Colorless stone is often painted in different shades to attract buyers. One of the signs of artificial coloring is that the color is too saturated, which fades over time.
Some sellers claim that topaz should be purchased in pairs, since the crystal is considered a stone of loneliness.
The surface of an unnatural mineral looks perfectly polished and will not have minor defects.
You can check the authenticity using special devices. Most often, quartz is passed off as natural topaz.
Attention: easy to confuse with a diamond!
Despite the fact that white topaz is found quite often in nature and does not belong to the category of rare stones, it is not by chance that it is considered an alternative that is more affordable than cut diamonds, or diamonds. Read more about the difference between a diamond and a diamond →
White stone (also called colorless topaz) is characterized by clear edges, like a diamond, rich color tints inside, and high levels of purity and transparency. It is for these reasons that it has so many names. Many people who are interested in semi-precious stones are very surprised to learn that at least three different names hide the same thing.
The irony of fate is that an inexperienced person can get confused not only in the names of white topaz. Colorless stones become so due to the fact that they are very close to the surface when mined, and the sun's rays gradually clear them of color shades. It can be very easy to confuse a transparent topaz with a diamond - of course, after processing by an experienced jeweler who wants to sell the fake at a higher price.
White topaz (silver, transparent, colorless) is a very rich source material for counterfeiting many types of stones, giving them different colors and shades.
However, it is easy to distinguish a diamond upon careful examination: as is known, it has the highest hardness values, which cannot be said about topaz. In addition, the optical properties of diamond are much higher. Read more about how to identify a diamond at home →
Psychics believe that it is the natural ability to become similar to other stones that determines the high magical properties of transparent topaz.
Medicinal properties
White topaz improves mental activity, saturates brain cells with oxygen, strengthens the immune system, helps to concentrate faster and get rid of absent-mindedness and forgetfulness.
For this reason, schoolchildren are advised to wear a ring, pendant or bracelet.
Beneficial features:
- normalizes blood pressure and hormonal levels;
- helps cope with panic attacks and other nervous disorders;
- speeds up metabolism;
- restores the functioning of the endocrine system;
- regulates the gastrointestinal tract;
- healing of abrasions and wounds occurs faster;
- strengthens nails and hair;
- treats skin rashes.
In addition, crystals improve vision, make it clearer, and restore proper sleep.
APPLICATION
White topaz, which has beneficial healing properties, is considered among mystics and esotericists to be the strongest talisman stone.
Healing properties of the stone
White topaz has healing properties:
- prevention of chronic mental illness;
- treatment of colds and flu;
- restoration of energy potential, spiritual strength;
- improved vision;
- stabilization of emotional state (anti-stress);
- insomnia therapy;
- increasing immunity;
- regeneration of skin cells;
- normalization of the liver, thyroid gland, kidneys, stomach.
Magical properties and the Zodiac
Colorless topaz is a talisman for those born in the cold season:
- SAGITTARIUS;
- AQUARIUS;
- CAPRICORN.
A talisman made of topaz framed in white gold has magical powers.
If a person’s energy and actions violate harmony, the stone seems to burn the skin of its owner.
If contact with the mineral is established, a subtle warmth is felt, and a charge of vigor appears out of nowhere.
The stone is believed to help make the right decisions in dangerous and difficult situations.
The crystal protects against all types of damage. Normalizes the general situation around a person, restores the energy field and aura.
It is recommended to give the gem as a toy to children to activate intellectual abilities and increase self-esteem.
Wear the stone correctly
Rings with topaz are worn on the right hand, always on the index finger. Only then will the energy of the stone be fully revealed and the healing effect will be felt.
If you want good luck financially, keep the mineral away from human eyes (you can carry it in your pocket), then wealth will not be long in coming.
To enhance the energy flow, it is better to make a frame made of silver.
The medallion will help cure asthma, as well as other diseases of the respiratory system.
Who suits the name
Stones have a vibration that is felt on a subtle level, just like the sound of our voice pronouncing a name. If the vibration frequency matches, the amulet enhances the best character traits of its owner.
Male names whose energy harmoniously combines with topaz: Arkady, Nestor, Elisha, Vsevolod.
Female names: Ada, Diana, Bella, Ksenia, Regina, Stella.
White topaz and diamond: differences
The natural mineral is not as hard as diamond. If not properly cared for and maintained, scratches may appear on the surface, causing the stone to become cloudy and less shiny.
Diamond has a higher refractive index of 2.42 (brighter), while topaz has a higher refractive index of 1.64 (glass-like).
On the Mohs scale, diamonds have a rating of 10, which indicates the high strength of the stone.
Topaz takes 8th place. This means that the mineral is 6-8 times less brittle than diamond.
It is not recommended to wear white topaz all the time - it will be damaged by any impact.
The mineral in wedding rings is especially fragile.
Compared to emeralds or rubies, the crystal is very cheap, serves as a good imitation of diamond, and is therefore popular.
Amulets and their properties
White topazes are great for attracting good luck and happiness to your side. Quite often there are situations when “black stripes” go straight ahead. According to experts, this indicates that there are breakdowns in your energy and it is white topaz and its properties that will help restore them, and thereby return your luck and fortune to you.
Even if everything is going well in your life, but you know that you have an important thing coming up, and you are very afraid that something might go wrong, then white topaz will help you regain your former confidence and attract good luck to all was good. In addition, such a mineral works great to promote financial wealth and success in your financial sphere. For this, it is better to use a talisman that is not visible so that it can be hidden in your pocket, preferably closer to your heart.
The miner is very useful for men - it gives them great wisdom, and women an inner and outer beauty that has never been revealed before. It is especially useful to take with you on long trips, where you need great luck.
