noun / adjective
topaz
TOH-paz/ˈtəʊpæz/
A hard gemstone mineral commonly golden in color.
A golden topaz crystal sits beside faceted yellow and blue gemstones.
Etymology
Greek topazos named a precious stone, possibly yellow olivine or yellow sapphire, rather than necessarily today's topaz. Its deeper origin is obscure; the modern name identifies a specific mineral.
In context
this is one Stellar piece of topaz just got that shape to it it's got faces these this will be a face this one that's a face and it's that golden Orange piece of yeah look at that shine
More examples
- The jeweler sets two topazes in a silver pendant.
- Blue topaz is a popular choice for rings.
- She wears a topaz scarf with her brown coat.
Forms
topaz · topazes
Similar words
- citrine
- A yellow quartz gemstone that is softer than topaz.
- sapphire
- A harder gemstone best known for its blue varieties.