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Topaz, Precious Imperial

Precious Imperial Topaz Gemstone Information
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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."
 

ENHANCEMENT CODE N
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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
Precious Imperial topaz crystal image.
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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