Topaz: description

Mineral class: neosilicates.

Chemical formula: Al2 [F2 / SiO4] + OH + (Cr, Fe, Mn)

Topaz is an aluminum and fluorine silicate that can have magmatic and sedimentary genesis, more rarely metamorphic. The most common color is yellow in various shades ranging from the lightest to the most intense, but can also be found pinkish orange (imperial topaz), light blue, blue, pink, red or even colorless.

It is one of the oldest known precious stones and is valued according to its hardness, transparency and color clarity. Unfortunately topaz fades in the sunlight, which is why it is often treated.

Topaz : element

Fire : the fire element concerns the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, will, purification, conquest).

Topaz: chakra

Third Manipura chakra

Topaz : mythology

According to Pliny, the name derives from Topazos, an island in the Red Sea, in reference to the deposits of precious stones (especially olivine and chrysoberyl ) which were then confused with the actual topaz. According to other sources it would instead originate from the Sanskrit word tapas which means "fire".

Topaz was considered a symbol of courage and wisdom and was used mounted in gold as a protective amulet against evil. Camillo Leonardi in his work Speculum Lapidum of the sixteenth century refers to the virtue of curbing passions, anger, frenzy, lust and melancholy and adds that topaz increases riches and that "makes those who wear it graceful to the principles".

Topaz: effect on the body

Topaz exudes a strong energy that radiates through the central nervous system, improves digestion, has a detoxifying effect on the liver, stimulates the metabolism and the immune system.

Gives vigor to the whole body and is useful for preventing colds . Promotes tissue regeneration.

Topaz: effect on the psyche

Topaz gives vitality and good humor, dissolves negative thoughts, strengthens the ability to be fulfilled and helps to face life wisely. It allows the individual to discover his depth and his wealth, promotes sincerity with others and with himself and pushes to communicate emotions. It reduces emotion and the tendency to anger, it releases tension.

Topaz makes the subject aware of his own authority and teaches how to affirm it. Because it is connected to the sun and to the solar plexus, as well as amber and citrine quartz, it is useful in cases of depression, insomnia and stress . The third chakra represents our inner "warrior", that part of us that fights and wins, so this stone is a precious shield of firmness and constancy when we have the feeling that things are not going right due to setbacks and difficulties despite our good will.

Topaz: method of use

The topaz can be discharged after use under running water.

To obtain visible effects on a physical and spiritual level it is advisable to carry the stone with it in close contact with the skin for long periods or during meditation resting on the solar plexus to dissolve emotional blocks and to balance sensitivity.