white topaz

Topaz is one of the minerals that can be colored in a wide variety of shades. Some of them are formed in nature, and some are obtained artificially through heat treatment and irradiation. As a rule, the most common color of the crystal is white. It is most often found in natural conditions and it is from it that jewelers prefer to obtain other shades of stone. Very often diamonds are replaced with a white gem, since the mineral itself in its original form looks just as brilliant and chic.

Description

White topaz is a semi-precious stone from the aluminosilicate group. Very often it is formed in the form of a prism or a short column. Some found specimens reached large sizes - over 50 kg. The white mineral is a typical representative of natural gems in greisens and granitic pegmatites. It can be found near deposits of quartz, morion, tourmaline and lepidolites. Like all topazes, white also has high mineralogical properties:

• high hardness;
• strength - 3,49-3,60 g / cm³;
• shine - strong, glassy;
• transparent or translucent;
• inside, pearl-colored shading is clearly visible;
• resistant to acids.

Unlike its colored counterparts, white topaz will not lose its color when heated.

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First of all, the mineral is recommended to be worn by people who are characterized by absent-mindedness and lack of concentration. It increases concentration, improves memory and brain activity of the wearer. Also, the healing properties of white topaz include:

• increases immunity, protects against colds and flu;
• normalizes blood pressure, treats diseases of the circulatory system;
• soothes nervous conditions, helps fight depression, anxiety, fears, and also eliminates insomnia and nightmares;
• treats diseases of the liver, stomach, thyroid gland.

Also, white topaz is a mineral that has magical properties and very powerful energy:

• attracts material wealth;
• protects the owner on a long journey from troubles and misfortunes;
• protects from the evil eye, damage and other dark witchcraft effects;
• helps to make the right decision, develops intuition;
• endows men with wisdom and prudence, and helps women achieve inner harmony and tranquility;
• preserves feelings between spouses, prevents quarrels, scandals, betrayals.

In addition, it is believed that white topaz chooses its own owner. He listens to the owner's internal impulses, evaluates his thoughts, and if he does not like what he "feels", the person may feel a burning sensation and itching. In this case, it is better to refuse to wear a stone.

Application

It should be noted that white topaz is not the most valuable among the varieties of this aluminosilicate group. Most often it is used as a basis for creating colored stones - blue, green, pink, yellow, which are much less common in nature. But specimens of high quality, pure transparency and uniform color, of course, are used for the manufacture of jewelry - earrings, bracelets, rings, cufflinks, rings and so on.

White topaz is very fond of neighborhood with other stones. This not only enhances the energy of the entire decoration, but also gives it a special beauty and originality. As a rule, it is customary to combine it either with other colored varieties of this group, or with the following stones:

• amethyst;
• all varieties of quartz;
• chrysoprase;
• malachite;
• emerald;
• citrine;
• jasper;
• sapphire;
• agate;
• Garnet.

The frame can be made of both gold and silver. The cut, depending on the quality of the gem, is the most diverse - from the classic cabochon to the more complex, stepped one.

To whom does

White topaz is a mineral of people born in autumn. Astrologers note some special connection between him and Scorpio. This is a perfectly harmonious union. The stone contributes to the development of its owner, his inner peace, protects him from external negativity and suppresses negative qualities in character - anger, aggression, irascibility, causticity. Also, white topaz is recommended for Sagittarius. For them, he is a reliable protector from damage and the evil eye, as well as a talisman from various troubles.

As for the rest of the signs of the zodiac, any person should listen to their inner feelings when buying. Hold the gem in your hand, try to feel its energy - if you have no doubts, then you should not refuse to purchase.