topaz

• Substantivo que designa um mineral, geralmente um silicato de alumínio, encontrado em cristais de várias cores e usado como pedra preciosa, ou a cor marrom-clara que lembra esse mineral.

A noun referring to a mineral, typically a silicate of aluminum, that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone, or a light brown color resembling that of the gem.

1. A yellow quartzB1formal

   A type of quartz that is yellow in color, often mistaken for the true topaz gemstone.

   Quartzo amarelo

   • The ring was set with a beautiful yellow quartz, often called topaz by mistake.
   • Many people confuse yellow quartz with genuine topaz.
   • The jeweler explained that the stone was actually a yellow quartz, not topaz.

   Sinônimoscitrine

2. A mineral gemstoneB1formal

   A mineral composed of fluosilicate of aluminum, occurring in crystals of various colors, used as a gemstone.

   Mineral-gema

   • She wore a necklace with a stunning blue topaz pendant.
   • Topaz is often found in shades of yellow, blue, and pink.
   • The museum displayed a collection of rare topaz crystals.

3. B2formal

   A light brown color resembling the hue of the topaz gemstone.

   Topázio

   • The walls were painted a warm topaz shade.
   • Her dress was a beautiful topaz brown.
   • The sunset cast a topaz glow over the landscape.

   Sinônimostan