5 Things You Need to Know About Golden Topaz

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5 Things You Need to Know About Golden Topaz
A lot of people believe in the energy and
vibration that comes with birthstones. Every
month has a specific birthstone dedicated to it.
November is one of those months that has been
blessed with two beautiful and powerful gems
Citrine and Topaz. Read on to know some amazing
and fascinating things about Topaz, as the
primary birthstone of November.

• The November Stone
• Even though November shares two birthstones,
  Topaz is the original modern birthstone for the
  month. In fact, the stone gained popularity
  because of being the birthstone for November.
• Topaz is a rare type of silicate minerals. It is
  popularly known for three unique features
• The magnificent golden color
• Associated with November as birthstone and
• Number 8 on the hardness scale given by Friedrich
  Mohs.

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• The stone comes in different colours like yellow,
  orange, pink, purple, red, and blue. The blue
  colour gem is one of the affordable variants,
  adding to the popularity of the stone. Topaz is
  found in almost every jewellery store across the
  nation.
• History and origin
• Topaz has an intriguing history associated with
  its name. It has been named after a Greek island
  in the Red sea called the Topazios. This island
  had a lot of gemstones, but surprisingly Topaz
  was not one of them.
• The explorers confused another gem Peridot with
  Topaz, and that's how the name became popular.
  The Greek's had a belief that wearing this stone
  blessed the person with the power to
  invisibility. The Egyptians believed the bright
  yellow colour of this stone comes from the rays
  of the Sun god.
• Benefits of the Gemstone
• This beautiful gemstone has very strong powers of
  enchantment that bring a lot of healing benefits
  to the ones who wear this. This stone is known
  for providing inner peace and calm to the mind,
  body, and soul. It fills the life of the wearer
  with immense joy and happiness.
• Wearing Topaz flushes the negativities and evil
  powers that are surrounding the wearer. It helps
  in providing some relief from the feeling of
  depression and worries. It helps in lowering the
  burden of regrets and despair that the wearer
  might be carrying.
• Topaz is also known for enhancing the power of
  concentration and also brings in a creative
  streak to the academic minds. It also brings in a
  sense of control over the emotion of anger and
  rage. Wearing Topaz will enlighten your life with
  happiness and joy.
• Making the right choice
• Though Golden Topaz is popular for being the
  November birthstone, it is also used for crafting
  jewellery. Since it is categorized as a
  semiprecious stone, there are a few things you
  need to be sure about.
• Colour Golden
• Clarity Better transparency

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Caring for the Gemstone Just like any other
gemstone, make sure that there are no dirt or
grime deposits on the stone. Keep it clean, but
don't use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents.
Soak it in a gentle detergent and gently brush
off any dirt. Avoid wearing the stone in case
you are involved in some heavy manual labor. Make
sure you store the stone in a cool place, not
subjected to harsh temperatures. The best way is
to store it in a jewellery box. Final
thoughts As a semiprecious gem, Golden Topaz is
one amazing, yet affordable ornament to own. With
proper care and storage, you can enjoy the
richness and benefits of this stone for years
together.