Topaz - a mysterious stone and sometimes treacherous.

Topaz - a stone of 2 classes. It is a translucent mineral and usually has a gold color. But there are also topazes of pink, red, violet, yellowish-green, blue and blue shades. Their coloring these precious stones are obtained due to defects in the crystal lattice. In the process of heating, topaz is able to change color, and eventually fade, although after some stay in total darkness it is restored. Scientists also found that exposing the stone to different irradiation, it is possible to impart to it all possible shades of color. The hardness of topaz is high, in addition, it has an exceptional transparency and glass shine. Characteristics of the stone topaz amazes with an abundance of surprises and useful properties.

Topaz is a stone that has several assumptions about its origin. According to some reports, it was named after the island, where the first stones were found. And other scientists believe that "topaz" comes from the Sanskrit "tapas", that is, fire or heat. The largest deposits that today supply topaz to different countries of the world are Namibia, Zimbabwe, Australia, Nigeria, Mexico, England, Scotland, Japan and others.

Topaz is a stone that is decorated with many rarities known to the whole world. In addition, it is widely used in jewelry: items such as brooches, earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces look great if decorated with topaz. The color of this stone, transparency and quality many times misled even professionals who are well versed in precious stones. He was sometimes mistaken for a diamond. A huge number of things that have historical value (crowns, orders, etc.) are decorated with topaz.

In addition, this gemstone has a large number of different imitations. These include smoky quartz, rock crystal, aquamarine, synthetic or natural corundum, citrine and others. But to distinguish the real, natural topaz from such imitation is not so difficult, it is done on the basis of its density, hardness and refractive indices.

And what is the significance of the topaz stone in the opinion of ancient peoples? Previously, it was considered a symbol of loyalty, prosperity and happiness. It was customary to present Topaz as a gift to those who are full of anger and passion. He calmed and reconciled these people. Our ancestors believed that the topaz gives them the joy of life, laughter, fun, carefree, it makes life more interesting and diverse.

Topaz - a stone with a lot of magical properties. One of them is the reinforcement of intuition. It is believed that the owner of the topaz begins to anticipate the actions of people, their behavior, can feel their condition, and also affect it. Probably, that's why this stone is associated with black sorcerers and magicians. Moreover, it was believed that the yellow topaz is the most powerful in this respect. The person who possesses it, feels superior to other people and, of course, can use it, both in a negative and in a positive way.

Previously, the topaz served as an amulet to sailors. He was always taken with him on a voyage and believed that he would save him from trouble, save him from the storm and show the way out of the fog. And other peoples considered topaz a symbol of a home and a cosiness. It was customary to keep it at home in order to prevent all sorts of misfortunes from his family. The properties of topaz depended on the culture and level of historical development of a particular country. Some saw it as a symbol of victory, others for help, others for happiness, and the rest for hope.

There are also many legends about the medicinal properties of topaz. He is able to fight with insomnia, asthma, treats infertility, eye disease, liver, gives beauty, attractiveness and freshness to its owner. It is a stone with a rich history that deserves to be worn, guarded and loved.