{"title":"Topaz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopaz - Species Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Aluminum Fluorosilicate · Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopaz is a brilliant, highly refractive gemstone known for its clarity, durability, and wide color range. While naturally occurring topaz is most commonly colorless, brown, or pale yellow, the species includes everything from warm imperial hues to cool blues and rare pinks. Its clean crystal structure and strong pleochroism make it a favorite for precision faceting and bright, lively jewelry stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopaz forms in granitic pegmatites and high‑temperature hydrothermal veins. 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