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Topaz

Topaz. Room 304. Color- deep golden yellow, pink, blue, and green . Transparency- transparent Luster- glassy Magnetism- none Hardness- 8 Streak- white Crystal Shape- Orthorhombic. Properties of Topaz. The first topaz discovered in Brazil dates back to 1735

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Topaz

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  1. Topaz Room 304

  2. Color- deep golden yellow, pink, blue, and green. Transparency- transparent Luster- glassy Magnetism- none Hardness- 8 Streak- white Crystal Shape- Orthorhombic Properties of Topaz

  3. The first topaz discovered in Brazil dates back to 1735 Topaz was once thought to strengthen the mind, increase wisdom, and prevent mental disorders. A cure for weak vision was to take the stone and put it in wine for three days and nights, then rubbing the liquid on the eyes. Interesting Facts

  4. Topaz is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and China. Where Topaz is found now

  5. Topaz is mostly used for jewelry and in a form of a ring. Topaz’s value is based on the size, and quality. But generally the colorless topaz costs $8 per carat. What is Topaz used for and how much does it cost

  6. Topaz is formed like a Igneous rock. How was Topaz formed (Igneous, Sedimentary , or metamorphic rock)

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  8. http://library.thinkquest.org/3639/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0620 • Mineral Gallery - the gemstones - http://mineral.galleries.com/minerals/birthsto.htm • Rainbow of Gems - http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/rainbow.html • About Birthstones- http://www.about-birthstones.com/birthstone-list.html • Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstones • American Gem Society- http://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones • Gems 4 Friends-http://www.gems4friends.com/birthstones.html • The Dynamic Earth at the Natural Museum of Natural History: http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/ main_frames.html • Birthstone Facts and Legends: http://www.earthsky.org/faqpost/earth/birthstones • About Birthstones: http://www.about-birthstones.com/ • Birthstone Folklore and Locations: http://www.4facets.com/birthstones.html • International Colored Gemstone Association: http://www.gemstone.org/index.html Click on the “Find Your Birthstone” page for good information. • Kay Jewelers Birthstone Lore and Legend: http://www.kay.com/ http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1865945guides/birthstone.html References

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