Topaz

Topaz Meanings

Enhancement of mind and communication

Chakras: Throat and third eye

Element: Fire

Birthstone: August, November, December

Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius, Virgo

Wedding Anniversary: 4th year – Blue Topaz, 23rd & 50th year – Imperial Topaz

Number: 1

Topaz Crystal Healing Properties

Blue Topaz has been known to reflect the energy of the mind and knowledge. It believed to gently facilitate the communication of visions and knowledge to others. Blue Topaz is thought to stimulate our ability to learn and to think through complex concepts and ideas. It may help when needing to calm the mind for meditation and is soothing to the emotional body. Similarly, Blue Topaz is thought to support general health of the neck and throat.

History and Uses

There are a differing ideas about the origin of the name Topaz. Some believe it is named after the island of Topazios, now called Zabargad, in the Red Sea where Chrysolite was mined. The ancient Greeks named the island, which means “to seek”, possibly because it was difficult to find in the mists. Others believe the name Topaz comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word tapas meaning fire, referring to the golden colour of Imperial Topaz. Topaz comes in a range of colours including colourless (white) to yellow, orange, red-brown, light to dark-blue, pink to red, violet and light-green. Ancient Egyptians and Romans associated Golden or Imperial Topaz with the sun god because of its colour. Ancient Greeks believed it could increase men’s strength and virility. In ancient Indian tradition it was believed to activate the throat chakra, enhancing self expression. Nowadays Topaz can be irradiated and heat treated to enhance the colour of the stone.

Geological Description

Topaz is an aluminium silicate fluoride hydroxide crystal with a hardness of 8. Topaz is found in the USA, Brazil, Africa, Sri Lanka, Russia, Burma, Australia, Japan, Madagascar and Mexico.