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?
Wait, what?
Back before the development of modern minerology, the island was a source of 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.
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?)
That's all now from the Shinyite School of stones!
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