Physical Information
Topaz is an aluminum silicate fluoride–hydroxide mineral that forms in granitic pegmatites and volcanic cavities.
It appears in a wide range of natural colours, including colourless, blue, yellow, orange, brown, pink, and rare red.
Its colour variations come from trace elements, radiation, or natural heating processes within the Earth.
Topaz has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest and most durable gemstones used in jewelry.
Major sources include Brazil, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nigeria, Russia, and the United States.
Blue topaz is often heat-treated or irradiated to enhance colour, while imperial topaz (golden-orange to pink) is considered the rarest and most valuable variety.
Metaphysical Properties
Topaz is associated with clarity, confidence, and joyful manifestation.
It supports mental focus, clear communication, and goal-setting, making it an excellent stone for productivity and personal success.
Emotionally, Topaz encourages positivity, emotional balance, and releasing self-doubt.
Different colours carry additional energies — blue supports calm communication, yellow enhances personal power, and pink encourages love and compassion.
Overall, Topaz is a stone of inspiration, alignment, and moving forward with clarity and strength.
