![]() Topaz along with citrine is birthstones of Scorpio. The time ranges from Oct 24 - Nov 21. Topaz is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 19th year of marriage. Origin of Topaz Topaz has a history that goes back at least two thousand years. The use of topaz goes back to Egyptian times when the ancient Egyptians believed that yellow topaz received its golden hue from the Sun God, ‘Ra’. ![]() Appearance of Topaz Topaz appears quite identical to Yellow Sapphire or Pokhraj. Initially a topaz gemstone is colourless but exhibits different colours when a different quantity of impurities is being added in the gemstone. Colour of Topaz Pure topaz is colourless, but it also occurs in a broad range of colours. The range started from yellow, blue, pink, peach, gold, green, red, and brown. Some natural yellow stones are heated to become permanently pink i.e. pinked topaz. Topaz with a natural blue colour is very rare. Varieties of Topaz ![]() Blue Topaz is available in a variety of shades, sizes and shapes. Red and intense pink are the most rare and most desirable colours for topaz as well. In 1750 a Parisian jeweller discovered that the yellow Brazilian topaz becomes pink on exposure to a moderate heat, and this treatment has since been extensively applied, so that nearly all the pink topaz occurring in jewellery has been heat-treated. Such burnt topaz is often known as ‘Brazilian Ruby’, as is the very rare, natural red topaz. Benefits of Topaz Topaz is a stone of strength. Topaz stimulates an endocrine system. It assists in general tissue regeneration. Topaz is valuable in the treatment of haemorrhages. It also increases poor appetite and helps fighting blood disorders. In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling, styptic and appetizing effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears, to warn its wearer of poisons and protect him or her from sudden death. |
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