Topaz is a mineral which is found among igneous rock. It is an eight on the hardness scale. Topaz is a transparent colored stone. Topaz is the November birthstone, it has been a known gemstone for 2000 years.
Topaz is found in several colors: yellow, honey, brown, red, pink blue, yellow brown, and clear.
Some rather large specimens of topaz have been found approximately the size of boulders, weighing several pounds. Hate to drop one of those on your foot. These are found in museums.
In mysticism topaz is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears. Romans dedicated topaz to the God Jupiter. Blue Topaz is the gemstone of Texas.
