The Blue Topaz
Filed Under: Gem Stones
If anyone is talking or have a discussion about jewelry and related topics, they have to speak about gems and diamonds and precious stones. There is a wide range of precious stones and gems available in various colors. Some of the most common and favorites are the white diamonds, ruby, topaz in various colors, emerald, sapphires, etc. Blue is the color of the sky and the water. And which better gemstone to select than the blue topaz for the color blue. It has a very well uniform color of blue that might look rather bluish gray.
The Topaz is the state gemstone of Texas and was accordingly publicized after March 26 1969. All gem stones have some or the other magical powers associated to it in context with the birth date or the month of the year. The blue topaz is no exception. It is said that the blue topaz has a styptic, cooling and appetizing effect. It is also said that by wearing a blue topaz one can stay away from nocturnal fears. It also has the power of making women more happy and fertile and a man more intelligent and handsome. It is also said that the gemstone protects the wearer from sudden death and drives away anger and sadness. The blue topaz is ranked 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness. It is extraordinarily durable and strong and can be worn on a daily basis but should be prevented from hard blows that can cause it to slit or cut. It is the birth stone for the Sagittarians.
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