Topaz
Topaz
Topaz (/ˈtoʊpæz/) is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine. It is not typically associated with medical applications, but it has been used in some alternative healing practices.
Etymology
The word "topaz" is derived from the Greek word "Τοpáziοs" or "Topazios", the ancient name of St. John's Island in the Red Sea where a yellow stone was mined. The word may be related to the Sanskrit word "tapas", meaning "heat" or "fire".
Medical Applications
In the realm of alternative medicine, topaz is sometimes used in crystal healing. Practitioners of this method believe that topaz can help with a variety of physical ailments and emotional issues. However, these claims are not supported by scientific evidence.
Related Terms
- Crystal healing: A pseudoscientific alternative medicine technique that uses semiprecious stones and crystals such as quartz, amethyst or opals.
- Alternative medicine: Any practice that aims to achieve the healing effects of medicine, but which lacks biological plausibility and is untested, untestable or proven ineffective.
- Mineralogy: The study of minerals, including their distribution, identification, and properties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Topaz
- Wikipedia's article - Topaz
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