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Topaz

Topaz

Topaz is a light and transparent mineral, often pale blue or yellow in colour.
  
 The stone was used as decoration on the breastplate of the high priest. In each stone, the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel was engraved.

Related Bible passages

Exodus 28.17 Exodus 39.10 Ezekiel 28.13 Revelation 21.20

Nature & Landscape

Precious Stones
Agate
Amber
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Beryl
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Emerald
Garnet
Jasper
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Olivine
Onyx
Ruby
Sapphire
Sardonyx
Topaz
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