Interesting facts of topaz gemstone

The gleaming and beautiful gem Topaz comes in a variety of colors such as green, pink, red, gold, blue, peach and green colors along with the colorless variants. And is known for the yellow glint it has.

Facts of Topaz Gemstone

1. Topaz is a gem that originated from a small island located in the Red Sea known by the name of Topazos.

2. Golden colored stones discovered on Topazos island by the Romans were known as Topaz.

3. Currently, the place is known as Zabargad and the word translates to Peridot in Arabic dialect.

4. The red-tinted topaz is very valuable because it is very uncommon. Called the imperial topaz the gem is known to have a red hue at the top and bottom.

5. The midsection of the gem has an orange tint with pink undertones. It is believed that less than 1% of all the topaz available across the globe has this rare color.

6. The Imperial topaz is a class of gem that was named after the Russian CZars of 18th & 19th centuries & was extensively used in Russia. Romans used the topaz gemstones as it would protect the wearer from all kinds of injuries.

7. On the Mohs scale, it has a rank of 8 which marks its toughness. The topaz gem is a hard stone and perfect for everyday use. However, it needs proper care to avert from cracking and chipping.

8. In the bygone times, Greek had a belief that wearing this gem could result in increased strength and offer help in hard times.

9. Most people have a thought that Topaz is more of a dull brown gem which comes at a premium price and is available in abundance.

10. On the other hand, Romans used Topaz as something that could enhance the vision.

We at Kanna Gems best gemstone manufacture in delhi often used gemstones in ornaments especially in rings as they have a lot of positive impacts on the human body.