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Topaz vs Danburite - What's the difference?

topaz | danburite |

As nouns the difference between topaz and danburite

is that topaz is a clear, yellowish-brown gemstone while danburite is (mineral) a crystalline mineral similar to topaz.

As an adjective topaz

is of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

topaz

English

(wikipedia topaz)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A clear, yellowish-brown gemstone.
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    • , author=Lee A. Groat , title=Gemstones , volume=100, issue=2, page=128 , magazine=(American Scientist) citation , passage=Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.}}
  • A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
  • (historical, British India) A black Catholic soldier in the British Army.

    • Adjective

  • Of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

    • Derived terms

    * blue topaz * Colorado topaz * false topaz * rose topaz * topazolite

    See also

    * * Killiecrankie diamond ----

    danburite

    English

    (wikipedia danburite)

    Noun

  • (mineral) A crystalline mineral similar to topaz.