| The blue topaz gemstone is a marvelous choice in | | | | largely determined by their lack of flaws, color |
| jewelry. It is said to be a "semi-precious" stone. | | | | brilliance, transparency, and size. |
| What does that mean? All gems are purer, | | | | Hardness |
| clearer, or more crystalline forms of common | | | | The blue topaz gemstone is quite hard, with a |
| minerals. Common minerals are less spectacular, | | | | rating of 8 on Moh's scale. Hardness is important |
| less beautiful, and not so fashionable. Nonetheless, | | | | in terms of wearability and life of the stone. The |
| the makeup of the stones is the same. Diamonds, | | | | harder the stone the better it resists scratching. |
| emeralds, and rubies are examples of true gems. | | | | Other characteristics |
| Other stones are classified as semiprecious or | | | | Topaz is commonly a yellow gemstone but is |
| ornamental. The value of a gem is generally | | | | found in colors including yellow, blue, green, violet, |
| determined by its scarcity and demand. Other | | | | clear, and brown. Topaz is slippery, with a slick |
| factors include luster, transparency, color, and | | | | surface not found in other minerals. Some large |
| hardness. | | | | crystals have been found weighing more than 600 |
| Luster | | | | pounds. The most important commercial source |
| Luster is determined by the way a gem reflects | | | | of Topaz is Brazil. Topaz is believed by some to |
| light. Transparent gems also refract or bend light. | | | | possess mystical powers. These powers are said |
| These gems are cut in such a way as to bend | | | | to increase when there is a new moon or when it |
| the light back to the eye of the person examining | | | | is full in the sign of Scorpio. The wearer of the |
| the stone. Color can add or detract greatly from | | | | stone is supposed to be open to receiving strong |
| a gem's value. Many stones are found in a variety | | | | impressions from astral sources. |
| of colors and their value is further defined by the | | | | Mystical or not, the topaz gemstone can be a |
| scarcity or abundance of each particular color. | | | | wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. |
| Transparency | | | | Among the most beautiful of all semi-precious |
| Transparent gems are strikingly beautiful. Their | | | | gemstones is the blue topaz. The sparkle and |
| color and hardness match that of most other | | | | brilliance of a blue topaz necklace or bracelet can |
| stones, but their luster and brilliance give them a | | | | make the wearer feel like royalty. Its rich, cool |
| commercial value peculiar to themselves. Most | | | | color catches the light and reflects it back to the |
| transparent gems are oxides of metal elements. | | | | beholder. Blue topaz is a stunning gemstone for all |
| Some transparent gems such as ruby and | | | | occasions. Treat yourself or someone you love to |
| sapphire are identical in mineral composition and | | | | the feeling of elegance that comes with wearing |
| differ only in color. The value of the stones is | | | | exquisite blue topaz gemstone jewelry today! |