Topaz

Basic Information

The Topaz has been said to be one of the twelve breastplate stones of the high priest spoken of in the Bible and is sacred to the angels who guard paradise. The Great powers associated with this gem include trust, health, growth and personal expansion.

Topaz is associated with the Sagittarius and Aries zodiac and connects one more spiritually and brings out feeling of happiness.

Locations Found

This gem is found in the mountains of Russia, Japan, Sweden, Italy and many other mountainous regions around the world, it crystallizes in the cracks on mountains where lava once flowed.

Specifications

Colour: White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray, Multicolored
Hardness: 8
Refractive Index: 1.61 to 1.64
Specific Gravity: 3.0 to 3.5+