Topaz

Topaz stimulates the nerves with potent energy. It is a translucent stone that occurs in varied colors from white and blue to pink, yellow and orange. Topaz belongs to its own family with the silver or white gemstone being comprised of an aluminum fluoride silicon compound. The shades of topaz owe their hue to the metals present in it.

Legendary Significance

The word ‘topaz’ derives from the Arabic root ‘topazos’ or ‘found’ and the Sanskrit root ‘tapas’ or ‘fire’. Unquestionably, topaz has been used in history for ornamental as well as healing purposes. Traditionally linked with Jupiter, topaz is also associated with royalty and divine wisdom. The royal crown of the British Empire is set with 500 topazes mined in the Ore Mountains of Erzgebirge. The Bible names topaz as one of the protective stones of the New Jerusalem. It was used in ancient Mexico to tell the true from the false if the gemstone became slightly darkened.

Properties for Healing

Topaz is said to be a stimulant of digestion and bowel movements as well as for enhancing the taste buds. Tradition has it that topaz also affects the circulatory system by promoting relaxation and easing tension and anxiety. Wearers of white topaz can take up new projects successfully; blue topaz creates artistic and aesthetic inspiration while yellow topazes acts counter to spoiled mood by calming irritable responses caused by sleeplessness.

Charisma of Topaz

Topaz is symbolic of the pleasures and joys of life likening the wearer to take up the challenges of the world and embarking on the goal of spiritual realization.

Connotation of Chakra

The gold stone is best and effective in the sacral and navel chakras. The white stone acts on all the chakras and blue topaz works best on the throat chakra.

Suitable Star Signs

Gold topaz is said to be highly effective for Virgo, pink topaz for Leo and blue topaz for Aquarius.

Uses and Application

Topaz needs to be cleansed under running water after every use and recharged for several hours in sunlight.

Quick Facts

Found: Ural Mountains, south western Africa, tin mines in Brazil and USA

Colors: Dark to golden yellow, silver, white, pink, blue

Chemical Composition: Al2 (F2/SiO4) OH + (Cr, Mn, Fe)

Density: 8

Availability: Cut jewelry, polished smaller stones, touchstone

Crystallization: Topaz occurs as an orthorhombic crystal or prism with rich layers; yellow through chromium, golden with phosphorus, brown with manganese, blue into iron