Topaz
Topaz gets its name from the island Topazios in the Red Sea.
Topazios is a Greek word meaning to guess.
This suited the island well as it was often obscured by fog, making it difficult for early navigators to find.
The ancient Greeks believed topaz bestowed strength to its wearer.
It was worn as an amulet to ward off enchantment, dispel sadness and strengthen intellect.
Topaz was believed to assure beauty, fidelity and long life.
Until the late 16th century all yellow stones were called topaz.
Topaz occurs naturally in many colors; yellow, orange, brown, red, pink, light blue, pale green and colorless.
The blue shades (sky, swiss and london) are very popular in jewelry today.
Sources include Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, the US, Sri Lanka and Russia.
Some of the yellow, orange and brown topaz are heated to produce pink or red.
All blue topaz is heated to attain its blue color.
Topaz is the birthstone for the month of November.
Blue topaz is designated for the 4th wedding anniversary while imperial topaz is given for the 23rd.
Hardness: 8
Refractive Index: 1.619-1.627
Toughness: Poor
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