Stories and legends
It is said that the name of this incredible stone comes from the island of Zabargad, in the Red Sea and formerly known as Topazos. On this famous island, was a multitude of minerals to which the name topaz was often attributed to wrong.
We had to wait seventeenth century for the name topaz to be coined. clearly attributed to this famous mineral. A another story about the etymology of the name topaz comes from the Sanskrit "tupas" meaning fire. It was Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt (1550 - 1632), Flemish humanist, physician and mineralogist who christened this mineral the hydrated aluminum fluosilicate topaz.
Topaz
Thus, many of the topazes mentioned in earlier texts may be, in fact, citrines, or peridots or yellow sapphires. When Pliny the ancient (23-79 A.D.) mentions a topaz green, it may be the chrysolite.
In Egypt the imperial topaz symbolizes the sun, the god Ra and power. The Greeks and the Romans believed that it increased their courage to go into battle. In other news, it was also reputed to treat improve fertility and neutralize the effects of poisons.
In the Middle Ages, we thought that this stone was capable of to attract gold and facilitate searches. In particular, imperial topaz yellow color.
With the imperial topaz is used to develop the artistic senses and multiplies acts heroism. In China, it is hung in the homes, as it provides a powerful and good health. In Japan, it is said to help solve many of the problems associated with fertility.
The Tsars of Russia have taken control of all Russian topaz mines. So they decided to add imperial topaz to its name. Other kings of Europe wore topazes on their many colors. This is the case for Premysl Ottokar of Bohemia (1230-1278), king Austria.
Nowadays, this fabulous stone is used in jewelry. At Indeed, it has a hardness of 8 on Mohs scale, i.e. a very high hardness. and prized by jewellers in the their jewelry. For comparison, the hardness is 10 on the same scale. scale and the hardness of the diamond.
Topaz is a a mineral of the silicate family, formed magmatic. Its crystal system is orthorhombic, it has a vitreous sheen and can be be transparent to translucent. It is made of generally golden in color, although its nuances differ according to their chemical composition particularly when part of the aluminium is replaced by iron and cobalt or chromium.
She presents a strong pleochroism (color change) of a crystal during its orientation to the light). It varies according to the imperial topaz: it is very clear in the yellow topazes, weak for blue ones and strong for roses. In short, topaz has in colors ranging from gold to purple by green, blue or pink. These changes are due to the presence, to a greater or lesser extent, of high phosphorus content.
The main deposits are located in Brazil, Russia and the Zambia.
Les benefits of imperial topaz in lithotherapy
Benefits for the skin psychic level
Energizing stone bringing energy, imperial topaz brings warmth and cheerfulness to his carrier. It is often linked to enthusiasm, courage and passion. It gives you the ability to bounce back failure and overcome life's difficulties. In fact, it generates constructive forces powerful and positive.
It broadcasts a energy and vitality. Visit shy and anxious people find self-confidence, even, charisma. They learn to have self-esteem. More serene, they can undertake projects, set goals and do everything to reach them.
Imperial topaz is an 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 towards others, it encourages people who are too shy about reaching out to others. She develops compassion and empathy. It allows its wearer to show real interest in his interlocutor, to give advice, she eventually became indispensable. Its wearer radiates, shares his joy and good humor with those around him.
Benefits for the body physical plan
Imperial topaz brings energy and vitality to its carrier. She inspires 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 relieve stress.
Reducing the stress, the bearer of an imperial topaz regains quality sleep and feels nervous tension.
Imperial topaz is reputed to purify the body.
Imperial topaz and associated astrological signs
Imperial topaz has numerous 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 zeal. This sign represents dynamism, audacity and energy. Wearing an imperial topaz reinforces its natural dynamism, cheerfulness and enthusiasm. This sign is a conqueror and a go-getter. combative. He loves competition and to be the first. He can thus be brusque, even violent. He is sometimes immature and can get angry over small things. He's very straightforward and lacks diplomacy. It can hurt his interlocutor. However, he is warm-hearted, with a sense of humor. Her company is often sought. He doesn't listen advice and prefers to rely on his own instinct. He has a sense of command and leadership. Family is very important to her eyes. He is very hard-working and often succeeds to achieve his goals. In love, he is seducer, charmer and loves 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 of death, transformation and passion. This sign represents sexual desire, the instinct and magic. Wearing an imperial topaz provides energy and vitality impressive. It also makes it possible to find assurance and confidence. This sign is mysterious and enigmatic. He only reveals himself very rarely. He can be sadistic, violent and tyrannical. Paradoxically, he hides a naturally loving and affectionate. However, he is fascinated by eroticism and sexuality. He has a highly developed sense of psychology, and he never is never wrong about the people we meet. It can even go as far as manipulation. This sign is loyal, wholehearted and able to boundless affection. He does not forgive and betrayals. He is formidable and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He is insanely demanding of him and of others. Highly sensitive, he is capable of a great deal of aggression protect. In love, he's passionate, enigmatic and has a reputation for being a extraordinary lover. He loves to possess the other and engage in all kinds of sexual experimentation. However, he finds serenity with the years and makes an excellent spouse;
- Balance: symbol for 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 his relationship works.
Imperial topaz and chakras
Topaz helps balance the Imperial chakra. third eye. This chakra is located between eyes, above the bridge of the nose. His meaning intersects with knowledge, intuition, memory, imagination and wisdom.
When the third eye is balanced and therefore open, it facilitates introspection. It also to open up to others and find new solutions to the difficulties encountered.
When the third eye is unbalanced, underactive, it causes the appearance of bad intentions. The person is proud and proud. She's a master manipulator. She uses her mind to assert her influence on others. In this way personal needs.
When the third eye is unbalanced and closed, it malfunctions appear behavioral. The person has attitudes negative: she's often angry, can't assess the various situations of life. She is stressed and anxious by permanence.
The interview, purifying and recharging topaz imperial
Since his extraction to your home, your topaz could neither purify nor cleanse itself. recharge with the elements of nature like the sun, earth and water. Visit at least the following operations must be carried out once a month or after a lithotherapy.
As soon as he joined the in your home, plunge your topaz in a glass of spring water for a few minutes. 2 hours. Then dry gently with with a soft cloth. For a lighter purification, opt for the white sage fumigation or a bowl Tibetan.
Recharge your imperial topaz in the sunlight of in the afternoon for 2 hours. You can also also place it in an amethyst geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.
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