Topaz, Imperial

A “stone of good fortune”, Imperial Topaz has been credited with bringing prosperity and abundance to the wearer. Imperial Topaz is supportive of visualization, manifestation, creativity and generosity, which will attract prosperity into one's life. Imperial Topaz facilitates strengthening of the personal will, as long as it is aligned with the highest good. Meditating with Imperial Topaz can assist one in synchronizing thoughts and actions with intention, to help with the manifestation of desires and goals. Imperial Topaz is especially good for those who feel they have lost their faith, as it will bring Divine energies from the Crown Chakra into the Heart and Solar Plexus Chakras.

The Golden Rays of Imperial Topaz will recharge the holder, both physically and spiritually. Imperial Topaz will help to attract teachers and mentors into your life at the exact time they are needed. This Topaz will allow you to overcome self imposed limitations, helping to recognize your abilities and move forward with generosity and an open heart.

Physically, vibrant, golden-colored Topaz (Imperial Topaz) is beneficial for general health as well as for eyesight. Golden Topaz can bring healing to ailments of the endocrine glands, gallbladder, liver, and kidneys. Golden Topaz can be placed in body-layouts, on affected areas, and can also work well in manifestation grids.

Treatments

Imperial Topaz is generally not enhanced by any type of treatment. Some irradiated topaz  is sold as imperial, but the name is reserved for natural topaz in the appropriate color range. The irradiated material is not color stable and is notorious for fading, and thus should be avoided.

Mythology

The origin of the name "Topaz" is supposed to be the Sanskrit word for fire - tapas - possibly because of its fiery orange yellow color. According to another theory, it got it name from the Red Sea's Island of Topazos, where the Romans found a stone, which they called 'Topaz', but which later was found to be Peridot.

Perhaps the most famous topaz is a giant specimen set in the Portuguese Crown, the Braganza, which was first thought to be a diamond. There is also a beautiful topaz set in the Green Vault in Dresden, one of the world's important gem collections.

One of the largest faceted topaz gems in the world is a 93.6 carat Imperial Topaz (Smithsonian Institution collection) found in the Capao Imperial Topaz Mine in Ouro Preto, Brazil.

During the Middle Ages topaz was thought to strengthen the mind and prevent mental disorders as well as sudden death.

The Egyptians said that topaz was colored with the golden glow of the mighty sun god Ra. This made topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun.

Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgement' worn by Aaron.

It has been considered a "cooling" gem, much like ruby is considered a "hot" gem. Topaz was thought to have the ability to quickly cool boiling water and flaring tempers.

Wear topaz only if you wish to be clear-sighted: legend has it that it dispels all enchantment and helps to improve eyesight as well.

The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency.

Europeans believed topaz had magical powers that brought good luck.

Topaz was also said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink.

Its mystical curative powers waxed and waned with the phases of the moon: it was said to cure insomnia, asthma, and hemorrhages.

In 1969, blue topaz was named the state gem of Texas to celebrate a small deposit of natural pale blue topaz that was found in the state.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Imperial Topaz

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Solar-Plexus-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Orthorhombic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Al 2 SiO 4 (F,OH) 3, Aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Leo-(July-23-to-August-22), Pisces-(February-19-to-March-20), Sagittarius-(November-22-to-December-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-9

HARDNESS: 8-Hardness

COLOR: Gold-(metallic-yellow), Yellow

LOCATION: Brazil

RARITY: Common

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Endocrine-System-and-Glands, Eye-Disorders-and-Infections, Gallbladder, Increase-Metabolism, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Liver-Disorders-and-Health

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Creativity-and-Creative-Expression, Generosity, Joy, Motivation, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Abundance, Divine-Love/Connection/Guidance, Manifestation, Prosperity, Visualization

AFFIRMATION: I express gratitude for the good fortune in my life.

QUESTION: How are you abundant?