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Meaning of blue topaz stone. Blue topaz crystal is the birthstone for those born in December and is often used in jewelry as a ring, necklace, earrings, bracelet and pendant.

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London Blue Topaz

As one of the most commonly used blue gemstones in jewelry, its price, hardness, and clarity make it easy to cut and insert into rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. London blue topaz is often used to make inexpensive engagement rings.

The meaning of blue topaz

99.99% of natural blue topaz is irradiated. It is very rare to find unirradiated natural stone.

Topaz is irradiated to enhance, change and deepen its color. This process can take place in the accelerator during electron bombardment. Nuclear reactor by neutron bombardment or irradiation with gamma rays in an irradiator. Typically, laboratories use gamma radiation from radioactive elements such as cobalt to irradiate topaz. Depending on the type and duration of exposure.

And the type of heating process applied afterwards varies from celestial to Swiss to London blue topaz. London blue is the most expensive and rare variety. Because it requires exposure to neutrons, which is the most expensive process and also the longest holding time.

Irradiation of gems

Irradiation of gemstones is a process. To improve the optical properties, the stone is irradiated. High levels of ionizing radiation can change the atomic structure of the stone's crystal lattice. Which in turn changes its optical properties. As a result, the color of the stone can change significantly. the visibility of its inclusions may be reduced.

We regularly practice this type of processing in the jewelry industry. A nuclear reactor bombards with neutrons. Also in the particle accelerator for electron bombardment. Similarly, the gamma ray facility uses the radioactive isotope cobalt 60. The irradiation has created colors for gemstones that do not exist or are extremely rare in nature.

Irradiated topaz

The most commonly irradiated gemstone is topaz. It turns blue after the process. Blue topaz is very rare in nature and is almost always the result of artificial irradiation. According to the American Gem Trade Association, about thirty million carats of topaz are processed annually around the world.

In 40, the United States processed 1988% of the stones. As of 2011, the United States no longer irradiates topaz. The main areas of treatment are Germany and Poland. Finally, most procedures are currently performed in Bangkok, Thailand.

The meaning and properties of blue topaz

The following section is pseudo-scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

Blue Topaz is known to soothe, recharge, heal, stimulate and redirect the body's energy to where it is most needed. It is a stone that will strengthen forgiveness and truth and bring much joy, abundance, generosity and good health. It is known as the gemstone of love, affection and happiness.

blue topaz chakra

Connection with the throat chakra. The throat chakra is where we communicate our desires and needs to the world. It's a place where we define boundaries that make us feel safe and where we connect with those we care about. When our throat chakra is blocked, it can lead to feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or lacking space to speak.

When Swiss Blue Topaz opens the throat chakra, it adds strength and confidence to the beauty of your own voice and deepens your relationship with yourself and those around you. The meaning of the gem also extends to the third eye chakra.

blue topaz birthstone

Blue topaz is a birthstone for those born in December. Many say that it resembles a clear blue lake on a summer day. In Sanskrit, topaz is called tapas, which means fire.

FAQ

Is Blue Topaz Valuable?

A large dark blue stone can be very expensive, up to $100 per carat. And a small light blue topaz can cost as little as a few dollars per carat.

Is blue topaz natural?

Natural blue is quite rare. The normally colorless, gray or pale yellow and blue material is heat-treated and irradiated to produce the more desirable dark blue color.

What does blue topaz mean?

Often associated with fidelity and love, this gem represents eternal romance and friendship. December stone with blue topaz symbolizes honesty, clarity of feelings and deep emotional attachment. Gifts of jewelry and topaz gemstones can signal a desire for a committed romantic relationship or a high appreciation for a true friendship.

What is the difference between London Blue, Swiss Blue and Sky Blue?

Sky Blue is a light blue color with low tones and light saturation. Swiss Blue is a light blue with medium hue and light to moderate saturation. London blue is a deep blue hue and moderate to dark saturation. These three colors give jewelry buyers a choice of three blue colors.

Is blue topaz precious or semi-precious?

There are only four precious stones: diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. Therefore, blue topaz is a semi-precious stone.

How do you know if blue topaz is real?

This stone will only have a pure blue hue. Aquamarine and blue cubic zirconia will have a slight green tint to the blues. You can also look at the crystal structure of the stone.

Opase minerals form a quadrangular prism, while aquamarine minerals form a hexagonal cylinder. Blue cubic zirconia is a tetragonal crystal system, synthetic blue stones do not have a crystal system. Hardness can also be checked with a hardness tester: topaz 8, cubic zirconia 7.5, aquamarine 7.

The best imitation of this stone is synthetic spinel. Just look at the stone under ultraviolet light. Topaz will not change color, while spinel will change color.

Can blue topaz be worn every day?

A beautiful blue gem that is great for everyday wear jewelry. Some of the most popular ways to wear topaz include engagement rings, cocktail rings, pendant necklaces, and earrings.

Aquamarine is more expensive than blue topaz?

Aquamarine is generally much more expensive than topaz, the main reason is that topaz is artificially heated and aquamarine has a natural color, and aquamarine is less common because there is less of it on the market. Therefore, an aquamarine ring can cost twice as much as a topaz ring.

How to clean blue topaz?

It can be cleaned with soap and water: First, add some soap to a bowl of warm water. Place the ring in a bowl and leave for 20-30 minutes. Remove the ring and clean the stone by gently wiping it with a soft cloth or brushing it with a soft toothbrush.

Is Blue Topaz a Lucky Stone?

The stone should be used to attract wealth and abundance. It carries the energy of happiness and will bring you the successful achievement of your goals. This stone will fill you with confidence, creative problem solving, self-control, and honesty.

Who Shouldn't Wear Blue Topaz?

Capricorn and Aquarius Ascendant. If you were born with a Capricorn ascendant, Jupiter would be the lord of the third house of courage, siblings, travel, and the third house of expense and loss, so the Topaz stone should not be worn.

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