Blue Topaz Description

Topaz, believed to be named after an island in the Red Sea that was formerly called Topazos and not called Zabargad, is a hard translucent silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. Topaz is one of the hardest known natural minerals in existence.  The most sought after of the Topaz is the blue variety that can range from pale to deep or dark blue.  Topaz can be found in many areas of the world but blue topaz is most often produced in state of Texas in the United States and within the Ural Mountains of Russia

History

The blue type of topaz has been valuable throughout ancient history and has held its value in today’s market.  The Ancient Egyptians held the believe that the Sun God, Ra placed his powers within the stone.  The Ancient Romans and Greek both believe that the stone would enhance one’s strength and endurance and protect the wearer from their enemies.  The ancient Hebrew priests would adorn their breastplate with the stone.  During the Middle Ages, there was a common belief that blue topaz held a power to break curses against evil spells.  

During the 1970’s, it was uncovered through experimentation that less valuable colorless topaz could be transformed into blue topaz.  High energy electron and gamma radiation treated the stone, then heat was introduced to convert the clear color to a wide spectrum of blue.  Sometimes the heat treatment can cause the stone to fracture due to its high cleavage property. 

Metaphysical Properties

• Great for Attuning to Higher Self During Meditation

• Helps to Uncover When You Have Not Been Truthful to Self

• Mends the Heart

• Awakens Physic Abilities

• Welcomes Prosperity

• Boosts Self Esteem

• Helps to Realize Your Own Self Worth

• Grants Confidence in Your Own Voice

• Allows Vocalization of Our Own Desires and Needs

• Strengthens Your Self Relationship and Relationship with Others

• Provides Feeling of Safety and Security

• Connects Us with Most Important Things 

Physical Healing

• Great Healer for Throat, Head and Sinus Conditions

• Soothes Sore Throats

• Alleviates Migraines

• Relieves Stress in  the Jaw

• Aids in  Healing for Digestion and Respiratory Issues

• Clears Head and Sinus Congestion

Chakras

• Throat