Blue topaz: types of stone, properties and uses

Blue topaz is a type of semiprecious stone that attracts people not only with its stunning views, but also with its bizarre properties. A decoration made of this stone can give an image of tenderness and at the same time become a talisman. However, before buying products from this stone, you should find out to whom exactly the blue topaz suits best, what properties it has and in which varieties it can be presented to customers. All these nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

Blue topaz is a natural mineral from the group of island aluminum silicates, which has been highly valued by both jewelers and ordinary people for a long time. This stone is considered the patron of the water element, so sailors used to use it as a talisman in the long voyage. The color of the stone is very bright, especially after cutting, the implementation process of which is quite laborious. Due to its similar properties to diamond, blue topaz is often called the Ural diamond.

The ancient inhabitants of the Urals, according to information obtained during archaeological excavations, used this mineral in everyday life and even as elements of tools. But later the stone began to be used by people as a decoration and even was one of the signs of luxury.

The properties characteristic of this stone can be divided into three groups. The first of them includes its physical characteristics.

• Among other semi-precious stones, topaz distinguishes its rich glass luster.It is also noted that in the areas of the welded planes of the stone, this luster can be represented in the form of pearlescent.
• The density of topaz is quite high, which is why in our country the stone is called a heavy weight.
• In addition to density, the hardness of blue topaz is also at a high level. He is able to compete in this indicator except with diamond. This property has made stone very popular as a raw material for the manufacture of jewelry.
• Topaz of a blue hue can decompose only under the influence of phosphoric salts.

Many fans of this topaz believe that the stone has a certain magical meaning. Of these characteristics of the mineral, several can be distinguished.

• It is believed that topaz owes its color to the sky, a part of which it contains. Such an unusual property, according to many representatives of oriental cultures, allows you to use the mineral in order to positively affect the mind during the passage of spiritual practices.
• Some believe that the stone causes a change in character traits for the better: it brings magnanimity, prudence, calmness. Also, the stone helps in revealing the causes of anger and aggression. Sometimes he is considered an assistant in exposing lies.
• Sometimes blue topaz is worn as a talisman. It helps protect its owner from gossip and gossip. In ancient times, it was also used as a talisman in battle.
• Women have long believed that the mineral helps maintain beauty, youth and preserve the warmth of the family hearth. It was believed that such a mineral contributes to the birth of healthy offspring and the strengthening of marriage.
• Equally important is the ability of blue topaz to soothe. It suppresses cravings for short temper and thoughtless actions, helps to achieve psychological balance.
• Often, a blue mineral becomes part of the rituals conducted to search for people, remove spoilage and the evil eye. It is used because of its ability to bring harmony.

Do not underestimate the healing abilities of topaz, which are noted by supporters of alternative medicine.

• The stone has a positive effect on the immune system, helping the body to resist various diseases and making it more resistant even to infections.
• Some believe that blue topaz is able to support vision and reduce the risk of losing it.
• One of the healing rituals that help get rid of insomnia is to place topaz under the pillow at night. The stone calms, brings harmony, neutralizes anxiety, promotes healthy sleep.
• With the help of this blue mineral, the condition of the genitourinary system, reproductive organs, liver, and heart can be improved. It is enough just to wear jewelry from this stone regularly.
• Many ladies are convinced that blue topaz makes the processes of regeneration and metabolism more intense. This contributes to the long preservation of youth and attractiveness.
• Some healers use a blue mineral to relieve pain symptoms, applying it to a sore spot.
• It is believed that asthma symptoms can also be stopped with this stone.
• The mineral is able to neutralize the manifestations of chronic diseases.
• Due to its ability to calm blue topaz, it has a positive effect on the nervous system.

Semi-precious blue stone is presented in the jewelry market in various forms, each of which has its own unique features and shades - from pale blue to incredibly saturated colors.

• Topazes belonging to the Swiss Blue category (Swiss topazes) are distinguished by a special, bright blue color.Their color is the most saturated in comparison with other varieties. However, such a stone is quite rare in nature, therefore, technologies for artificially imparting the desired shade are used for its manufacture.
• But topazes of the category of blue sky by nature have a light blue tone and do not undergo any additional transformations. They are considered the most affordable in the jewelry market.
• London topaz is recognized as one of the most beautiful varieties of stones. It contains unique shades comparable to the colors of the deep sea.

Blue topaz is most actively mined in Brazil. Also, Germany, Australia, the USA, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine are engaged in its extraction. It was on the territory of Ukraine that the legendary topaz was found weighing more than two kilograms of a transparent color with a blue section inside. On the territory of the Russian Federation there are deposits of semiprecious mineral in the Chelyabinsk region (Ilmensky state reserve), as well as in the village of Murzinka located in the Urals.

Blue topaz is most often used to create pendants, earrings, carnations, necklaces, rings. The most preferred option for the location of the stone is its placement in the ring, which should be worn on the index finger of the right hand (for right-handed people) or the left hand (for left-handed people). Those who do not wear rings purchase bracelets that include topaz.

Some believe that the function of attracting financial prosperity for this semiprecious mineral is manifested if you wear a brooch with it on the wrong side of the clothes.

If we consider the compatibility of blue topaz with various signs of the zodiac, then it is worth considering that the signs of water (Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces) are the most successful for this stone. This mineral is especially good for Scorpions, therefore, representatives of the sign are allowed to constantly wear it as a talisman. Since those born in November are prone to short temper and anxiety, this stone will perfectly balance their condition, give them reasonableness and additional confidence.

If a girl born under the sign of Scorpio naturally has blue or gray eyes, then jewelry made of blue topaz will perfectly emphasize their color and give an image of charm. A stone will help a Scorpio man to maximize its natural energy. To mature Scorpions, a stone is able to indicate the path to self-improvement or even attract to a hobby such as meditation.

Virgins are preferable to choose topaz yellow, rather than blue. If you select a stone for Gemini, then blue topaz with a small number of yellowish inclusions is quite suitable for them. Fire signs such as Leo or Aries should give preference to blue topaz, slightly casting purple. Such a stone will help these signs to establish family life or even find a soul mate. Signs such as Taurus or Libra are not recommended to wear such a mineral, nor is it a talisman for Capricorn and Aquarius.

One of the difficulties when buying jewelry and amulets, in which this semi-precious stone of blue color is present, is the determination of the naturalness of the mineral. In order not to become a victim of fraud and not to acquire a fake, remember a number of signs characteristic of natural topaz.

• The topaz surface is well polished, it is slippery with tactile contact.
• If you draw on the natural topaz with the same stone, then there will be no trace, but if quartz is used as a fake, then it will certainly form a scratch.
• Place a blue stone under the rays of the sun: if it has no artificial components, it will cast yellow and greenish colors.
• If the jewelry with the stone is too light, then in front of you is most likely a fake, since the natural mineral is very heavy compared to many other stones.

So that jewelry, which includes topaz, does not lose their aesthetic appearance and energy value as long as possible, you need to properly care for them.

• This semi-precious stone cannot be kept in direct sunlight for a long time.
• Avoid exposing the stone to chemicals, such as cleaning products or even cosmetics.
• Store products in a separate box.
• Clean topaz with a solution of water and soap and a soft cloth. Dip the mineral into the solution for about a third of an hour, and then gently wipe it.

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