Topaz: 6 Facts

1. Topaz is one of November’s birthstones.

Yellow hues are the traditional topaz for November.

2. Topaz comes in many colors.

Topaz can be clear, light blue, brown, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and red. 

3. Topaz is found on five continents.

Topaz is naturally occurring in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. 

4. Blue topaz colors are the cheapest and most popular.

Many blue topaz get their color from a heat, chemical, or other treatment. 

5. Topaz forms in igneous rock.

I wasn’t able to determine if topaz will form in other rock types, too. Igneous rock was mentioned on multiple websites as the place that topaz gems form. 

6. Legend says topaz has physical healing properties.
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Some ancient cultures thought topaz could cure insomnia or stop bleeding. I didn’t find anything online that suggested modern cultures think topaz can heal physical ailments, but like anything else, some people attribute psychological or spiritual benefits to topaz.