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Swiss blue topaz is a vibrant, electric blue gemstone, a popular variety of blue topaz, that is created through a treatment process involving irradiation and heating of colorless topaz. It is known for its bright, clear, and appealing blue hue, making it a desirable choice for jewelry.

Here's a more detailed description:

• Color:

  Swiss blue topaz exhibits a vivid, medium blue color with a light tone and light to moderate saturation. It is often described as a bright, electric blue.

• Treatment:

  This specific shade of blue is not typically found naturally in topaz. It is created by treating colorless topaz with a combination of irradiation (exposing it to radiation) and heat treatment.

• Durability:

  Swiss blue topaz is a durable gemstone, scoring an 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for everyday wear.

• Popularity:

  It is a highly popular choice for jewelry due to its attractive color and good physical properties.

• Varieties:

  It's one of three common blue topaz colors, along with Sky Blue Topaz (lighter) and London Blue Topaz (deeper).

• Other Names:

  It's also sometimes referred to as an "aquamarine" color, due to its resemblance to the aquamarine gemstone