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Birthstone
White topaz is sometimes used as the birthstone alternative for April. This is a more affordable option than diamonds.
Composition
White topaz is a pure stone, composed of aluminum silicate. Topaz that is colored will contain other minerals along with the aluminum silicate.
Hardness
White topaz has a hardness of eight on the Mohr scale. Diamond, the hardest gemstone, has a hardness of 10.
Representation
White topaz stands for warmth, compassion and clarity. Some believe that it has the ability to calm emotions, harness anger or protect against sudden death and misfortune. It is associated with communication, relationship, trust and true love.
Name
The name "topaz" is thought to come from one of two origins. Topaz is the name for fire in Sanskrit. The word also may have been named after Topazios, an island that was frequently shrouded in fog and hard to find. The Greek meaning for the world topaz is "to seek," referring to the island of Topazios, where topaz was found at one time.
Location
White topaz can be found worldwide. The purest forms of white topaz are found in South America.