Topaz

Topaz is a silicate mineral made of aluminum and fluorine with the chemical formula Al2SiO4(F, OH)2. It is used as a gemstone in jewelry and other adornments. Common topaz in its natural state is colorless, though trace element impurities can make it pale blue or golden-brown to yellow-orange.

Topaz is often treated with heat or radiation to make it a deep blue, reddish-orange, pale green, pink, or purple.

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