Spanish topaz

noun

1. citrine ( def 2 ).

Spanish topaz

noun

1. an orange-brown form of quartz, used as a gemstone

Example Sentences

Another material that gains a more valuable color by heat treatment is the smoky quartz of Spain, which, on being gently heated, yields the so-called Spanish topaz.

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One name that is current for that purpose is "Spanish topaz," another is "Quartz-topaz."

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The "Spanish topaz" is sometimes the result of heating smoky quartz from Cordova province in Spain.

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If it is felt that the name "topaz" must be used, the prefix "quartz" should be used, or perhaps "Spanish topaz" will do, but some effort should be made to distinguish it from the true precious topaz.

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