{"product_id":"deals-of-blue-topaz-for-faceting-100-grams-200-grams","title":"Deals of Blue Topaz for Faceting (100 grams - 200 grams )","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab rare electric Swiss Blue Topaz for cutting or collections \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Raw Topaz Deals:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone: \u003c\/strong\u003eTopaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 500 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeals Available\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e100 grams , 200 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSizes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1 to grams to 4 grams per piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eColors: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSwiss  Blue Topaz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e VVS, Eye clean\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"technical-properties-for-faceting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Properties for Faceting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_pkyxj_89\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 on Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.49-3.57\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefractive Index:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.609-1.643 (biaxial positive)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleavage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect basal cleavage {001}\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFracture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Subconchoidal to uneven\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_h2_pkyxj_34\" id=\"lapidary--faceting-guidelines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLapidary \u0026amp; Faceting Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"critical-handling-tips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Handling Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleavage Awareness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Topaz has perfect basal cleavage - NEVER apply pressure perpendicular to the crystal's length \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Sensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid sudden temperature changes; heat slowly and cool gradually \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always orient the table perpendicular to the c-axis to minimize cleavage risk \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use light, consistent pressure when dopping and cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"cutting-recommendations\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting Recommendations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred Cuts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval, cushion, emerald cut work best with topaz's crystal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharp corners or thin pavilions that stress cleavage planes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crown angles 40-43°, pavilion angles 41-43° for optimal brilliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish Direction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always polish away from cleavage planes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"equipment--materials\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaw:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diamond blade with light pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 220-400 grit for pre-forming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cerium oxide or diamond paste on tin lap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDopping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use low-temperature wax, avoid excessive heat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_h2_pkyxj_34\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-for-lapidaries\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions for Lapidaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Why does my topaz sometimes chip during cutting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: You're likely cutting against the cleavage plane. Always check crystal orientation before starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What's the best way to orient rough topaz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Look for the elongated crystal faces - the table should be cut perpendicular to this direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Can I heat-treat these further?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: These are already heat-treated. Further heating may cause color loss or cracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What causes the milky areas in some stones?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Fluid inclusions or micro-fractures. These areas should be avoided or worked around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Best polishing technique for topaz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A: Use cerium oxide on tin lap with light pressure and consistent speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"_h3_pkyxj_40\" id=\"premium-swiss-blue-topaz-faceting-rough---professional-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Swiss Blue Topaz Faceting Rough - Professional Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-selected VVS to eye-clean clarity specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electric Swiss Blue with excellent saturation and brilliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Faceting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-4 gram pieces ideal for standard gem cuts \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heat-treated Brazilian material with consistent quality \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLapidary Ready:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-sorted for optimal cutting potential \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulk Savings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available in 100g and 200g wholesale quantities \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Museum-grade specimens suitable for serious collectors \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed Results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each piece carefully inspected for faceting viability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert Sourced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct from Brazilian mines with full provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_pkyxj_65\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestment Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare electric blue color commands premium prices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":51750048104770,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":51750048137538,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/Topaz-rough5.webp?v=1767076070","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/deals-of-blue-topaz-for-faceting-100-grams-200-grams","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}