About Topaz
A silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine, occurring in various colors. It's a mellow, empathetic stone that directs energy where it's needed most, associated with joy, generosity, good health, and manifestation.
Primary Hues
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Pink, Red, Green, Orange
Geological & Scientific Details
Topaz is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO4(F, OH)2. Common crystal habits include prismatic crystal.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Al2SiO4(F, OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Tpz[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless (if impurities are absent), white, blue, brown, orange, gray, yellow, yellowish brown, green, pink, reddish pink, or even red
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic crystal
- Twinning: Rarely on [111][2]
- Cleavage: [001] Perfect
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Quartz
- Fluorite
- Cassiterite
- Beryl
- Tourmaline