| Precious Imperial Topaz Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Precious Topaz with its warm golden color accentuated with pinkish-peach overtones reflects a youthful glowing blush on the wearer. To avoid confusion between this golden gem and Citrine quartz the term and affection, early discoveries of Precious Topaz, were placed in the jewelry of Russian Czarinas in the 18th and 19th century, thus earning the name of "Imperial Topaz." |
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ENHANCEMENT CODE N Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.619-1.627 Hardness = 8 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity =3.53 Species - Topaz Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - Chatoyancy WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Never use. Steamer: Never use. Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat. Chemicals that harm: affected very slightly |
Crystal Structure  Crystal system: Orthorhombic, prisms with multi faceted ends. MAJOR SOURCES Brazil |
Birthstones | |
| January | Garnet | ||
| February | Amethyst | ||
| March | Aquamarine | ||
| April | Diamond | ||
| May | Emerald | ||
| June | Pearl/Alexandrite | ||
| July | Ruby | ||
| August | Peridot | ||
| September | Sapphire | ||
| October | Opal/Tourmaline | ||
| November | Topaz or Citrine | ||
| December | Blue Topaz or Zircon | ||
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