Topaz word around the neck was thought of as a remedy for to cure madness. Topaz has been said to be of great use for protection against a wide variety of problems from emotional difficulties to fires and accidents. The belief is that the mixture could guarantee a pleasant night sleep. To address this issue, it was prescribed that you soak a Topaz stone in wine for 3 days and then lightly rub the mixture on the eyes. In the middle ages Topaz was used in a folk remedy for failing eyesight. This birthstone is a symbol of love and affection, and has been said to be an aid to one’s sweetness and disposition. With Topaz known to be a hard substance as well, just as in the case of diamond, it is, however, easier to break. Topaz is chemically composed of the silicate minerals of aluminum silicate, fluoride, and hydroxide. You can see that the color is a yellow-brown. Citrine is a variation of the November birthstone and is believed to protect travelers just as it offers strength and boost the health and efficiency of the wearer. And in yet another twist, Topaz was believed to have the origin of its name in the Hebrew word of Tapooz.Ĭitrine, on the other hand, was considered to have derived its name from the French word Citron, indicating lemon. Another theory stated that the word Topaz was in fact derived from a Sanskrit word, Tapas, which means intense dedication by the way of a fire oath. A theory had suggested that Topaz may have gotten its name from the Greek word Topazios. Topaz and Citrine are the two main gemstones for people who born in the month of November.
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