Stone Atlas

Topaz

Stone of Fidelity

The Egyptians said that Topaz was colored with the golden glow of the mighty sun god Ra. This made Topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated Topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun.

HARDNESS

8

Treatment

Irradiation, Heating, Coating.

COLOR

Brown, Tones of Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple.

Country Source

Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United States.

Care & Cleaning

Safe : Warm, soapy water.
Never : Ultrasonic cleaning, Steam cleaning.

Healing Properties

Manifest health and correct bodily disorders.
Promote understanding and compassion.
Protect the open-hearted from hurt and pain.

Features & Traits

Most consumers think topaz is easily recognisable. But what they think of as topaz could actually be the more common citrine and smoky quartz.