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Pure topaz is colorless and transparent but is usually tinted by impurities; typical topaz is wine, yellow, pale gray, reddish-orange, or blue brown. It can also be made white, pale green, blue, gold, pink (rare), reddish-yellow or opaque to transparent/translucent.

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Why does topaz have different colors?

Topaz can have different colors due to impurities in its crystal structure. Trace elements such as chromium, iron, or heat treatment can give topaz a range of colors, from yellow and orange to blue and pink. The color of topaz can also be influenced by exposure to radiation in the earth's crust over time.


Is topaz brown?

Topaz with no impurities is colorless; various impurities give it various colors. Yellow or orange are the colors most people associate with topaz, but blue, grey, green, pink, red and yes, brown, are also possible.


Can topaz be all the colors of the rainbow?

Yes, although green topaz has been treated and doesn't occur naturally.


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yep ^That answer is 100% false. Yellow topaz is NOT the same as citrine. Though they appear similar in color, they are chemically very different. Citrine is a quartz crystal and topaz is mineral crystal and therefore the more expensive of the two stones.


Are smoky quartz and smoky topaz the same?

No, smoky quartz and smoky topaz are not the same. Smoky quartz is a variety of the mineral quartz, while smoky topaz is a misnomer as true topaz does not come in smoky colors. It is more likely that gemstones referred to as smoky topaz are actually smoky quartz.


Other than white topaz what are some other colors topaz comes in?

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Are amber stones and topaz stones the same?

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How do you pronounce the word topaz?

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When did topaz open?

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Is topaz have magnetism?

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