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THE MYSTIC POWER OF GEMS
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BY
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PANKAJ KHANNA
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GOLDEN TOPAZ
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| 1. Physical Properties
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| It has a hardness of
8 and a density of 3.52-3.56 g/cm3. The refractive index
are roughly n a 1.610, n a 1.618 or n a 1.630, n a 1.638.
The density and refractive indexes are inter-related and
depend on the composition of the specimen. Topazes richest
in hydroxyl (OH) have a low density and high refractive
indexes, whereas those richest in fluorine have a higher
density and low refractive indexes. The stone has easy
perfect basal cleavage. |
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| 2. Occurrence : |
| The mineral first classified
scientifically as topaz came from Saxony. Topaz comes
mainly from Brazil and in small quantities from Soviet
Union, Japan, Sri Lanka, Burma and United States. It is
occasionally found in Germany. |
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| 3. Who should wear it:
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| Ideally suited for people
born in Zodiac signs ruled by Jupiter i.e. Sagittarius
and Pisces, also recommended as lucky gem for people born
under the Zodiac sign Scorpio and Aries. |
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| 4. Special Powers: |
| Very effective gem which
acts like a mental tonic. One gets innovative ideas by
wearing this gem. It confers dignity and nobility of character.
One learns to control anger and turn its energies positively.
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