Topaz – Crystal Healing
The name may come from Topazios island in the Red Sea where topaz was first mined. It is often believed to be helpful for those ‘of a negative nature’.
Colour and description
Topaz can be blue, green, or deep yellow.
Where is it found
Brazil, Mexico, and Sri Lanka.
Hardness: 8
(Talc is the softest at number 1 and diamond the hardest at number 10.)
Structure: Orthorhombic crystalline structure.
Uses
Crystal healers use topaz to treat the following conditions:
Balance the emotions: Especially those of a negative nature such as anger, jealousy, or worry.
Gout.
Blood disorders: Including haemorrhages.
Appetite: Improves appetite, and stimulates sense of taste.
Element: Air
