Mystic Topaz
Mystic Topaz is natural, colorless Topaz coated with a very thin layer of titanium applied to the underside, or pavillion, of a gem topaz was patented by Azotic Coating Technologies, Inc., in Minnesota. Mystic Topaz first gained attention at the Tucson gem show in 2003, creating such demand that the natural, colorless Topaz from which it is made had a temporary period of short supply until demand tapered off.
The titanium coating of Mystic Topaz should be treated as delicately as you would handle pearls. Scratching the coating or the stone itself will affect how it refracts light. Chemical jewelry cleaners safe for pearls and opals are the only ones that should be used on Mystic Topaz. It may also be cleaned with Windex or other ammonia-based cleaners, or a mild solution of dishwashing soap and cool water. Natural Topaz used to create Mystic Topaz is found in many regions all over the world.
| Chemical Formula: | Al2SiO4(F,OH)3 + Ti coating |
| Aluminim Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide + Titanium coating |
| Cleavage: | Perfect |
| Moh’s Hardness: | 8 on the Mohs scale |
| Density: | 3.49 – 3.57 |
| Color: | Full spectrum of color |
| Transparency: | Transparent and translucent |
| Luster: | Vitreous |
| Refractive Index: | 1.609 – 1.643 |
| Birefringence: | 0.008 to 0.016 |
