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Is there such thing as a black topaz?
No. there is only smoky quartz
Is smoky quarts the same thing as a moonstone?
No, smoky quartz and moonstone are not the same thing. Smoky quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal while moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate.
Are white topaz and diamonds the same thing?
No they are quite different Diamond - is a crystallized form of carbon Hardness 10 Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine Hardness 8
Is the radio the same in a Topaz as it is in a Tempo 1988 Topaz?
Should be. Just take a look at them both.........
Are amber stones and topaz stones the same?
Topaz is a mineral. Amber is fossilized tree resin.
What is the same of topaz and zircon?
Reg
What are the release dates for The Best Thing I Ever Ate - 2009 Smoky 5-3?
The Best Thing I Ever Ate - 2009 Smoky 5-3 was released on: USA: 30 May 2011
What is the difference in chocolate quartz and smoky quartz?
Same thing its a trade mark by the Le Vian company for marketing. Example a brown diamond is now a Chocolate Diamond.
Are topaz and opal are same stones or different ones?
There different ones because an opal birthstone is for October a topaz is for November
What color of topaz can you get?
Topaz is a gemstone of all colors (Orange, yellow, brown, light blue to deep sky-blue, pink, colorless, white, light purple, greenish-blue, green), and its most valuable color is a golden orange-yellow, called "imperial topaz". Topaz is commonly thought of as a sky-blue gem, but it was not until this century that blue topaz became widespread on the gem market. Natural blue topaz with a deep hue is very uncommon in nature; colorless to light hued stones are heat-treated to achieve the blue color. Likewise, topaz rarely occurs naturally in pink; virtually all pink topaz is heat treated from yellow or brownish material. Some topaz from Russian localities are notorious for fading upon prolonged exposure to light. Stones from these localities are undesirable as gems. One should always inquire about the origin of the topaz before buying it to make sure it will not fade. Topaz of all different colors are used in jewelry. The orange, pink, and blue colors are most often cut for gems, and colorless topaz is sometimes cut with the brilliant cut, resembling diamond. Topaz is sometimes found as enormous flawless crystals, and some gigantic gems and faceted spheres have been formed from them, making unique and exquisite gem pieces. Topaz is rarely cut into cabochons.VARIETIESOn the gem market, topaz is usually classified by color. Below is a list of the color names designated for gem topaz:Pink TopazBlue TopazBrown TopazGreen TopazOther names may be designated to certain types of topaz:Precious Topaz - used to distinguish topaz from cheaper fakes, such as citrineImperial Topaz - lustrous orange-yellow to orange-brown variety of topaz (most valued)Silver Topaz - colorless topazSherry Topaz - orange-brown topazLondon Blue Topaz - deep blue topaz (the deepest blue form of topaz)Swiss Blue Topaz - deep blue topaz (not as deep blue as London blue topaz)Paraiba Topaz - sea-green topazFalse names:Smoky Topaz is also a false name for Topaz. It is used by unscrupulous dealers to describe Smoky Quartz.Hyacinth is an orange-yellow to yellow-brown variety of Topaz. Although the name Hyacinth usually is used to describe a gem variety of Zircon of that color, it is occasionally used for Topaz as well (usually in old manuscripts). Pycnite is a columnar variety of Topaz. It may also refer to a yellow-white variety Gold TopazGolden TopazMadeira TopazFalse TopazBrazilian TopazBahia TopazCitrine TopazBrazilian Topaz - yellow to yellow-brown sapphireIndian Topaz - yellow to yellow-brown sapphireKing Topaz - yellow to yellow-brown sapphireOriental Topaz - yellow to yellow-brown sapphireSmoky Topaz - unscrupulous name for cut smoky quartzStar Topaz - yellow star sapphireThere is also Mystic topaz, which is not a natural topaz is it made by adding some chemicals on the base on the colorless topaz to make it look colorful and is often cut in concave style to enhance the luster. Note: Citrine (a yellow-brown variety of Quartz) closely resembles yellow-brown Topaz. Unfortunately, unscrupulous dealers have adapted false name for Citrine so the unaware buyer thinks he is buying the more valuable Topaz. Any "Topaz" labeled with a prefix name (such as Gold Topaz, Madeira Topaz, False Topaz, Brazilian Topaz, Bahia Topaz, and Citrine Topaz) is heat-treated Citrine. However, there are three exceptions:
Is topaz yellow?
yep ^That answer is 100% false. Yellow topaz is NOT the same as citrine. Though they appear similar in color, they are chemically very different. Citrine is a quartz crystal and topaz is mineral crystal and therefore the more expensive of the two stones.
Is a topaz considered a gem?
Yes, topaz is a gem. It is an interesting one because it can be found in many different colors including clear or transparent, yellow, grey, blue, pink (rare), gold, and red. Many people buy "blue topaz" thinking they have the real thing, but it not that common to find naturally occuring blue topaz. Instead, the lighter shades of topaz can be heated to produce a blue tone.
