MYSTIC TOPAZ IS SURFACE COATED TOPAZ
A new high tech
enhancement process applied to colorless Topaz produces an interesting new
variety called "Mystic Topaz” which displays a stunning rainbow effect. In
order to convert colorless Topaz into Mystic Topaz, a high process know as thin
film deposition is used. The cut and polished Topaz is coated with an extremely
thin titanium film that bonds with Topaz at the molecular level. Very little
heat is involved in the process. The treatment is durable, hard, and only a few
microns in thickness. With care, the enhancement will last
the life of the jewelry setting. Although Topaz is
relatively hard (8 Mohs scale), it can be split with a single blow, a trait it
shares with diamond. As a result it should be protected from hard knocks.
- To
clean, one should use only a polishing cloth or mild detergent, combined with a gentle scrubbing with a soft toothbrush at the
most. In order to avoid water stains on the coating, the crystal should be
dried with a towel or soft cloth.