Get to know Blue Topaz

Blue Topaz is a popular gem in the international market. With bright colors and hardness suitable for everyday jewelry, it is of greater value if we understand it from the perspective of mineralogy, gemology and mineral deposition.

# # # Mineralogical data

Topaz is classified as a silicate group, has a chemical formula of Al2SiO4 (F, OH) 2, and has a Mohs scale of 8, which means it is strong. However, it has a perfect cleavage in the base plane, so be careful to cut it because it can break easily if you encounter a shock at this angle.

# # # Gemological Origin and Processes

Much of the market-used blue topaz undergoes a quality improvement process after it is obtained from colorless topaz ore or light brown topaz. Radiation bathing and heating produce a variety of shades of blue, such as Sky Blue, Swiss Baby, Swiss Blue and London Blue.

# # # A measure of beauty

Assessment of the beauty of Blue Topaz is determined by its consistent color, blameless invisible cleanliness, quality cut, and carat weight.

# # # Rare level

Quality-enhanced blue topaz has low rarity levels, but naturally born dark blue blue topaz is rare, and has varying market prices, depending on shade and cut quality.

# # # Interest in the collector industry

Collectors often seek topaz crystals that retain their natural shape, to study their structure and growth.

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