Smoky Topaz Stone
That s not only dishonest but it fails to do justice to smoky quartz which is an interesting and unique gemstone in its own right.
Smoky topaz stone. Shades can range from light tan to dark chocolate although the stone is somewhat transparent. Good quality topaz gemstones are usually free of major inclusions or blemishes within the stone so a simple check with the naked eye should be enough. Smoky topaz is another name given to smoky quartz. Red topaz is particularly rare and therefore one of the most expensive types of this gemstone.
As for blue topaz gemstones practically all of them are heat treated and irradiated to enhance their color. The answer is that some less than scrupulous dealers sell smoky quartz an attractive but inexpensive stone under the name of the more expensive topaz. Topaz is a versatile and strong gemstone so can be cut into almost any shape but look for facets that show off the clarity and brilliance but will lessen any window effect. The clear yet earthy color symbolized the potent dark power of earth gods and goddesses and was often associated with hecate goddess of the occult and the dark moon and crom dubh the god of the harvest known as the.
Smokey topaz traingle cut loose gemstone 23 4 x 22 2mm 25 25carat. As the name suggests smoky topaz has a smokiness to it. Smoky topaz resembles clear quartz in every manner except color. Smoky quartz was a sacred stone to the ancient druids and celts who began colonizing the british isles around 300 b c.
4 5 out of 5 stars 48 48 reviews 23 99. Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine with the chemical formula al 2 si o 4 f oh 2 topaz crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and its crystals are mostly prismatic terminated by pyramidal and other faces. Smoky topaz is made of silicon dioxide. Make offer vintage r051 large smokey topaz emerald cut ring sterling silver 925 20x15 mm hsn blue topaz smokey quartz solitaire 925 sterling ring size 9 149 98.
Smoky quartz is a grounding stone known for its ability to help you move on from painful memories of the past. It is one of the hardest naturally occurring minerals mohs hardness of 8 and is the hardest of any silicate mineral this hardness combined with its usual transparency. It s a fine line between holding a grudge and self preservation but when you meditate with this stone it guides you to a higher state of being a place where you can let go of the past so that it makes you better not bitter. Colorless topaz is not of particular interest to gemstone dealers and buyers and is therefore inexpensive even for bigger specimens.
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