Oriental topaz

noun

1. a variety of corundum resembling topaz in colour and used as a gemstone

Example Sentences

The yellow and green sapphires are much prized under the names of Oriental topaz and emerald.

From Project Gutenberg

Oriental topaz (yellow), oriental emerald (green), and oriental amethyst (purple) are also clear varieties of corundum.

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The original site of the oriental topaz is equally unknown with that of the sapphire.

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