Topaz

Yellow precious stone

Topaz is a hard, transparent gemstone, typically yellow or golden but occurring in blue, pink, and colorless varieties.

It ranks among the traditional precious stones and serves as the birthstone for November.

Blue topaz, often produced by treating colorless stones, has become common in affordable jewelry.

Her engagement ring featured a champagne topaz.

mineralogy

silicate

Oxygen-bound crystal compound

Pakistan · Russia · Nigeria · deposit · vein · formation · cleavage · fracture · irradiation · synthetic

jewelry

ring

Closed curve shape

bracelet · brooch · setting · gold · silver · platinum · birthstone · November · engagement · solitaire

symbolism

loyalty

Faithful commitment to another

courage · Scorpio · Sagittarius · clarity · confidence · abundance · prosperity · protection · healing · chakra

gemstone

yellow

Hue between green and orange

faceted · carat · clarity · brilliance · transparent · oval · pear-shaped · inclusion · luster · hardness

color

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

  • amberHardened ancient tree secretion
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product
  • champagneEffervescent celebratory wine

imperial · pink · orange · sherry · sky-blue · warm · hue · tint · shade · saturated

Categories
Opposites
gemstone value/prestige

Topazdiamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

glass · paste · ruby · emerald · sapphire

COLOR TEMPERATURE (for golden/imperial topaz)

Topazsapphire

Blue precious corundum

aquamarine · tanzanite · amethyst · turquoise · lapis lazuli

hardness/durability

Topaztalc

Hydrated magnesium silicate

gypsum · calcite · opal · pearl · amber

Phrases
Family

topazes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G