Oriental topaz
noun
a variety of corundum resembling topaz in colour and used as a gemstone
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The yellow and green sapphires are much prized under the names of Oriental topaz and emerald.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreOriental topaz (yellow), oriental emerald (green), and oriental amethyst (purple) are also clear varieties of corundum.
Geology | William J. MillerThe original site of the Oriental topaz is equally unknown with that of the sapphire.
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