Blue to Yellow Topaz

Topaz has the chemical formula Al 2 SiO 4 (F, OH) 3, Aluminum Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide and belongs to the Silicates mineral class; subclass Nesosilicates. Topaz is not only the hardest Silicate mineral but also one of the hardest of all minerals. Crystal habits include a prismatic crystal with usually two different prisms that produce a rounded or sharp diamond-shaped cross-section. The termination is typically capped by a dome forming a roof like top. Another dome can modify the termination producing a point at the juncture of the two domes. A basal pinacoid can flatten the prisms termination or truncate the top of the domes. The pinacoid, multiple domes and occasionally orthorhombic pyramid faces can produce a complex, multifaceted and well formed termination. Topaz can be granular and massive.
Topaz colours range through clear, yellow, orange, blue, green, and red, and crystal habits include prismatic, granular and massive. Crystals are transparent to translucent, lustre is adamantine to vitreous and the crystal system is orthorhombic. Cleavage is perfect in one direction, fracture is conchoidal and hardness is 8.
Associated minerals of Topaz include Tourmalines, Quartz, Micas, Brookite, Cassiterite and Fluorite. Notable Occurrences include Minas Gerias, Brazil; Pakistan; San Diego Co, California; Ural Mountains, Russia; Mexico and the Thomas Range, Utah, USA.

Topaz is the birthstone for those born in November. The Egyptians associated Topaz with the sun god, Ra and made amulets of Topaz for his protection of them. The Romans thought similarly, connecting the stone to their sun God, Jupiter. Mythology says that Topaz dispels enchantments and increases strength and makes its wearer invisible in times of emergency.

Blue Topaz links to the Angelic realms and ancient wisdom. It is calming, inspiring and uplifting. It lessens throat disorders and aids communication and expression. Blue Topaz soothes the whole body and helps reduce stress.

Photo shows a Blue Topaz crystal.

Clear Topaz encourages self-confidence and the use of your own talents and skills, in a magnanimous manner. It enables plans to be actioned, and reduces self-imposed restrictions. Clear Topaz fortifies the nerves and helps at times of nervous exhaustion. It stimulates the appetite, and activates all the metabolic processes.

Photo shows a Clear Topaz tumblestone.

Green Topaz refreshes at a fundamental level, bringing a sense of wonder, freshness and joy. It brings strength to those who have struggled over long periods of life's challenges and facilitates a genuine peacefulness. It gentle reminds you to be kind to yourself. Green Topaz aids the function of the lungs and heart, aids the assimilation of nutrients and encourages lymph drainage.

Photo shows a brilliant Green Topaz gem.

Imperial Topaz facilitates a connection with your higher Self, an understanding of who You are truly and aids the development to Enlightenment. It clears the pathways of the meridians and nadis cleanses the chakras. It builds confidence in self-ability and showing this appropriately. It aids formulating ideas and provides the confidence to achieve these. Imperial Topaz boosts the nervous system and helps states of nervous exhaustion. It enables the metabolism to work at optimum and stimulates the appetite.
Photo shows an Imperial Topaz crystal.

Pink Topaz brings a sense of hope and optimism. It gently comforts and soothes, especially emotionally. It encourages and supports loving your Self, and thereafter others. Pink Topaz encourages good blood flow and aids the function of the heart.

Photo shows a faceted Pink Topaz gem.

Silver Topaz enhances psychic awareness and aids communication with higher realms. It opens forgotten memories of both current and past lives and collective ancient wisdom. It aids clear and analytical thinking. Silver Topaz reduces and removes blockages on all levels and increases the flow and efficacy of the body's systems, being especially helpful for those with respiratory, circulatory or digestive dis-ease.

Photo shows a brilliant Silver Topaz gem.

Smokey Topaz is a highly protective stone. It stimulates the intellect and aids abstract thinking and creativity, and manifesting this in concrete form. It reduces negative energies, including tension and exhaustion. Smokey Topaz increases blood circulation, strengthens liver and kidney function, gallbladder, spleen, digestive organs and sexual dysfunction. It promotes tissue regeneration, benefits the nervous system and detoxifies body. It reduces pain associated with disorders of the liver, gall bladder and endocrine glands.

Photo shows an excellent faceted Smokey Topaz gem.

Yellow Topaz revitalises all aspects of both the physical and subtle bodies, bringing a sense of power, vitality and energy. It enhances the emotional and mental states. Yellow Topaz aids the function of liver, gall-bladder, spleen, pancreas, stomach skin and nervous system. It is beneficial for those with eating disorders.

Photo shows a Yellow Topaz cluster.