topaz

/'toupæz/
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topaz

The jeweler carefully examines a topaz under a bright light.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A light brown color: "topaz" can refer to a specific shade of light brown, resembling the color of the gemstone.
    • A mineral used as a gemstone: "topaz" is a hard, crystalline mineral (a fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in various colors and is valued in jewelry.
    • A yellow quartz: In common usage, "topaz" is sometimes used to refer to yellow quartz (citrine), though this is not the true mineral topaz.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Color): The walls were painted a warm topaz.She preferred the topaz hue over the brighter yellow.

  • Noun (Mineral/Gemstone): Her ring featured a large blue topaz.Topaz is the birthstone for November.

  • Noun (Yellow Quartz): The inexpensive bracelet was made of topaz (citrine).

Advanced Usage
  • "Imperial topaz": a valuable, sherry-colored variety of the gemstone.
Variants and Related Words
  • Topazolite (n): a yellow or greenish-yellow variety of the mineral garnet that resembles topaz.
Synonyms
  • Citrine (n): specifically for the yellow quartz meaning.
  • Tawny (adj): for the light brown color meaning.
topaz

The jeweler carefully examines a topaz under a bright light.

Noun
  1. a light brown the color of topaz
  2. a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone
  3. a yellow quartz

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