Topaz is a clear, blue or yellow gem, which has a high similarity with crystal in appearance. This kind of gem has been favored by many people in the jewelry market in recent years and has also become the collection of many jewelry collectors.
Characteristics of topaz
Topaz is native to Zabajad Island in the Red Sea, also called Topajos, which means "hard to find". Topaz is an aluminosilicate mineral containing fluorine and hydroxyl groups, which is mainly formed by fluorine-containing vapor released in the last stage of igneous rock crystallization. It is a common single crystal gem, and the commercial topaz is usually optimized. From the naked eye, topaz is mostly colorless, light blue, light brown, orange yellow, and red and pink are rare.
Topaz has high transparency, clean interior and few inclusions. When examined with a magnifying glass, gas-liquid inclusions can usually be observed. Common solid inclusions are mica, albite, tourmaline and hematite. Sensually speaking, topaz has a strong glass luster, moderate relative density, and feels like a moderate thug when weighing.
Topaz sunshine can give people warmth and wisdom, and many ancient peoples regard it as a talisman. Topaz is also the birthstone of 1 1 month and the commemorative gem of the 23rd wedding anniversary. It symbolizes unity, wisdom, friendship and loyalty, so topaz is also called "the stone of friendship".