Smoky Topaz Stone Price

Shades can range from light tan to dark chocolate although the stone is somewhat transparent.

Smoky topaz stone price.

Smoky topaz is made of silicon dioxide. The person who wants a really big gem without a really big budget often ends up with one of these. Imperial topaz sri lanka untreated si vvs type ii 200 to 1 500 per carat. Why buy topaz gemstones.

Smoky quartz is known for its large sizes. Topaz crystals may weigh hundreds of pounds and are often quite gemmy at this size. Museums seem to delight in obtaining monster sized topaz gems for display. Smoky topaz is another name given to smoky quartz.

Gems up to 20 000 carats have been cut from material of various colors. Smoky quartz is also mistaken for topaz it comes in every shade of brown from a light tan to nearly black. The answer is that some less than scrupulous dealers sell smoky quartz an attractive but inexpensive stone under the name of the more expensive topaz. Its hardness of 8 on mohs scale makes it perfect for different types of jewelry as it is quite resilient to damage.

Smoky topaz resembles clear quartz in every manner except color. Make offer impressive 66 00 ct brown smoky topaz perfect emerald cut loose gemstone bm 308 smoky topaz emerald shape 97 50 ct faceted translucent loose gemstone bq 804 10 98. Chocolate citrine is a pleasant brownish yellow color. Topaz comes in many colors including clear brown yellow orange red pink and blue.

What colors and varieties of topaz exist. As the name suggests smoky topaz has a smokiness to it. That s not only dishonest but it fails to do justice to smoky quartz which is an interesting and unique gemstone in its own right. Topaz of any type is an excellent jewelry stone due to its hardness 8 on the mohs scale and high refractive index.

Topaz is also available in numerous cuts and sizes all at affordable prices.