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Though most people think of topaz as a golden yellow gemstone, topaz occurs in a number of colors, including red, brown, green, pink and shades of blue. Its blue color is often intensified by irradiation. The name "topaz" comes from the Greek word meaning "to shine," and to ancient Egyptians, its golden color symbolized their sun god Ra.
Many curative powers have been ascribed to topaz, and it has been seen as a source of strength. At times it has been described as cooling tempers, restoring sanity, curing asthma, relieving insomnia and warding off sudden death. It was said to make its wearer invisible in an emergency and to prove its wearer's loyalty by changing color in the presence of poison.
Found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria and Sri Lanka, blue topaz is one of the accepted birthstones for December, as well as the gemstone for the 4th wedding anniversary. It is also the state gemstone of Texas.
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