Imperial topaz

Stories and legends

It is said that the name of this incredible stone from the island of Zabargad, located in the Red Sea and formerly called Topazos. On this famous island found a multitude of minerals to which one could the name topaz was often given to wrong.

It wasn't until the 17th century that century for the name topaz to be clearly attributed to this famous mineral. Another story about the etymology of the name topaz comes from the Sanskrit "tupas" meaning fire. Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt (1550 - 1632), Flemish humanist, both physician and mineralogist who christened this mineral the hydrated aluminum fluosilicate topaz.

A large number of topazes mentioned in previous texts may be be, in fact, citrines, peridots or yellow sapphires. When Pliny the Elder (23-79 A.D.) mentions a green topaz. may be the chrysolite.

In ancient Egypt, the imperial topaz symbolizes the sun, the god Ra and power. The Greeks and Romans thought that it increased their courage to leave in combat. She was also to cure ill-being, improve health and fertility and neutralize poisons.

In the Middle Ages, it was thought that this stone was capable of attracting gold and facilitate searches. These are in particular the imperial topaz of the color yellow.

For Native Americans, the imperial topaz develops the artistic senses and increases acts of heroism tenfold. In China to hang it in houses, as it provides power and good health. In Japan says it solves a number of problems problems related to fertility.

The Tsars of Russia took control of all mine production Russian topaz. So they decided to complete its name with imperial topaz. Other kings of Europe wore topazes on their many colors. This is the case for Premysl Ottokar of Bohemia (1230-1278), king of Austria.

Nowadays, this fabulous stone is used in jewelry. In fact, it has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs, a very high and highly prized hardness by jewellers in the manufacture of their products. jewelry. For comparison, the hardest is 10 on the same scale, and the is the hardness of the diamond.

Topaz is a mineral from the silicate family, magmatically formed. Its crystal system is orthorhombic and has a vitreous sheen and can be transparent to translucent. It is generally coloured golden, but its shades differ according to its particular chemical composition when part of the aluminum is replaced with iron, cobalt or chrome.

It has a strong pleochroism (change in the color of an crystal during light orientation). It varies according to the color of the topaz imperial: very clear in topazes yellow, weak for blue and strong for red. roses. In short, topaz has colors ranging from gold to purple green, blue or pink. These changes in are due to the presence, to a greater or lesser extent, of high phosphorus.

The main deposits are located in are located in Brazil, Russia Zambia.

The benefits of topaz imperial in lithotherapy

Benefits for your health psychic

Vitalizing stone brings energy, the imperial topaz provides warmth and cheerfulness to its wearer. It is often linked to enthusiasm and courage. and passion. It gives you the ability to bounce back from setbacks and overcome difficulties of life. In fact, it generates powerful constructive forces and positive.

It radiates energy and vitality. The people shy, anxious people regain their self-confidence, confidence, and even charisma. They learn to have self-esteem. With greater peace of mind, they can projects, set goals and do everything possible to visit reach.

Imperial topaz is a excellent stone for students people in training, as it provides the motivation and energy to to reach their goal. It offers lucidity and clarity when making decisions important.

Opening stone to it encourages people who are too shy to speak up. to reach out to others. It develops compassion and empathy. It allows its to show a real interest in his to give advice, and then it can be used to becomes indispensable. Its wearer radiates, sharing her joy and good humour with sound entourage.

Benefits for your health physical

Imperial topaz brings energy and vitality to its wearer. She inspired him to take up a regular physical activity. This activity will allow the wearer to evacuate and feel better about yourself. skin. It gives its wearer the ability to to evacuate the stress.

By reducing stress, the carrying an imperial topaz finds a quality sleep and reduce tension

Imperial topaz is renowned for purifying body.

Imperial topaz and astrological signs associates

Imperial topaz possesses many lithotherapy benefits that apply to all natives of the zodiac. However, sometimes the stone develops special affinities with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs :

Aries : symbol of enthusiasm, action and ardor. This sign represents dynamism, boldness and energy. Wearing a topaz its natural dynamism, and its cheerfulness and enthusiasm. This sign is conqueror, go-getter and fighter. He loves competition and always strives to be first. He can thus be brusque, even violent. It is sometimes immature and can to get angry over trifles. He is a great and a cruel lack of diplomacy. He can hurt the other person's feelings. However, he's warm, friendly and has a good sense of humour. humor. His company is often sought after. He never listens to advice and prefers to go it alone. trust his instincts. He has a sense of command and leadership. Family is very important to him. He's very hard-working and successful to achieve his goals. In love, he is a seducer, a charmer and likes to multiply conquests. He believes in true love, but he has tendency to get carried away too quickly. He hates routine and his partner will have to show creative. This sign needs passion and stimulation ;
Scorpion : symbol death, transformation and passion. This sign represents sexual desire, instinct and magic. Wearing a topaz gives him energy and a sense of impressive vitality. It also helps to regain confidence and self-assurance. This sign is mysterious and enigmatic. It is rarely delivers. He can be sadistic, violent and tyrannical. Paradoxically, he hides a loving, affectionate nature. And yet.., he is fascinated by eroticism and the sexuality. He has a strong sense of psychology and he's never wrong about people you meet. He can even go to the point of manipulation. This sign is loyal, and can bestow his affection without limit. He does not forgive pettiness and the betrayals. He's formidable and never backs down. to achieve his goals. He is a insane demands on himself and others. Highly sensitive, it is capable of aggressive to protect themselves. At he is passionate, enigmatic and has the ability to reputation as an extraordinary lover. He likes to possess others and do all kinds of sexual experiences. However, he finds serenity over the years and makes a excellent partner ;
Balance : symbol of balance, justice and peace. This sign represents harmony, marriage and elegance. Wearing an imperial topaz to accentuate his compassion and his empathy. This sign hates conflict and an excellent mediator. He dreams of a world fairer and more egalitarian. He can't stand lies and betrayals. He is a great sociability and his company is often sought-after. Very attentive to others, he is a person you can trust. He hates solitude and loves to evolve in the midst of society. Other people's opinions are very important to him, because he needs to feel admired. This sign is and often has a gift for dance. He is known for his kindness, his altruism and sound advice. He has the vulgarity and dirt. He owns a natural chic and his life revolves around refinement and beauty. In love, this sign is very romantic, sentimental and sensitive. A sign of marriage, it does not seek to multiply relationships, but finding the right person. With its great sensuality, it needs to be admired, loved and desired. He'll do anything her relationship works.

Imperial topaz and chakras

Imperial topaz helps to balancing the third chakra eye. This chakra is located between the eyes, above the bridge of the nose. His meaning intersects with knowledge, intuition, memory, imagination and wisdom.

When the third chakra eye is balanced and therefore open, it facilitates introspection. It also helps to open up to others and find solutions to difficulties encountered.

When the third chakra eye is unbalanced, underactive, it causes the appearance of bad intentions. Visit proud and haughty. They have the art of manipulation. She uses to assert influence over others. It meets certain needs personal.

When the third chakra eye is unbalanced, closed, it appears behavioral dysfunctions. The person has negative attitudes: he or she is often angry, unable to evaluate the various life situations. She is stressed and anxious in permanence.

Maintenance, purification and topaz recharging imperial

Since extraction to your home, your imperial topaz could neither purify nor recharge at with the help of natural elements such as sun, earth and water. The operations must be carried out at least once per month or after a lithotherapy.

As soon as he joined your home, plunge your imperial topaz into a glass of spring water for 2 hours. Then gently dry with a towel. soft cloth. For lighter purification, opt for white sage fumigation or an bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your topaz imperial in the afternoon sun for 2 hours. You can also place it in an amethyst geode or on a cluster of quartz for 24 hours.

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