Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Topaz)

   What has more than one color, is named for a place it isn't produced, and is hard, yet known for being loving and warm?

Topaz Poison Ring

 Just in case you hadn't guessed by the picture - the gem stone in question is TOPAZ!

   Found in many places around the world, including Brazil, Russia, Australia, India, Mexico and the United States, the name Topaz comes from the old Greek name of a small island in the Red Sea - Topazios (now called Zabargad), a place which the stone isn't actually produced.

Wait, what?

Imperial Topaz Ring

   Back before the development of modern minerology, the island was a source peridot, which was confused with topaz and the name just stuck.

    But, you might ask... isn't peridot usually a yellowish color? Well yes, it is. But since common Topaz in it's natural state is colorless, trace element impurities can make it blue, golden brown or yellow orange, thus the confusion. In addition to this, Topaz is often treated with heat or radiation making it deep blue, reddish orange, pale green, pink or purple, creating all the colors we see today.

   On top of this wide variety of colors, Topaz is both hard and soft. At an 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, it is a tough gemstone, but spiritually, it's thought to symbolize love and warmth, healing and peace, as well as friendship and happiness. Topaz is considered a stone that can sooth and calm nerves and often used to strengthen emotional support, acting as a stabilizer that makes the wearer receptive to love. In addition, this gemstone is believed to promote truth and forgiveness as well as protect the wearer from harm. Resonating with the throat chakra, this stone helps with unlocking self expression and stimulate creativity.

Plus, it's really pretty.

Azotic Topaz Ring

   So, whether you are looking at getting this stone to strengthen a friendship, increase your receptivity to love, protect you from harm, or simply pair with your favorite outfit, Topaz is a great stone to have! (Did I mention that it makes an excellent gift for those born in November as it is the November birthstone?)

Mystic Topaz Pendant

Looking to possess this mineral yourself? Visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchys carries a number of books to increase your understanding of this mineral as well as many other stones and crystals. They also carry a variety of products that contain Topaz to share with someone you love, pair with your favorite outfits, use in rituals, and adorn your home.

                 That's all now from the Shinyite School of stones!

Tumbled Topaz

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