Blue Topaz 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch a03202026 soft and fragile

soft and fragile

which provides sufficient hardness for the stone to be cut

so named because the ancient Incas believed the stone to be the petrified blood of their ancestral rulers

known for its incredible hardness

Blue Topaz 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch a03202026 soft and fragileTopaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone. Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors; however, most natural topaz is colorless. The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks, which receive their color from trace amounts of chromium. The name "topaz," and variants of the name in other languages, have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two