CITRINE

Citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz.

Polish

Rough

THE FACTS OF CITRINE

Chemical Composition

SiO2

MOHS HARDNESS

7

MINERAL

Quartz

BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE

- Citrine represent November birthdays -

Citrine shares the rights as the birthstone for the month of November along with the topaz gemstone.  Yellow to golden orange colored in nature, this stone is part of a large family of quartz gemstones. The citrine is considered the healing gemstone – calming, soothing and comforting, sometimes also being said to encourage imagination, spark new beginning sand prosperity.  This stone has been a popular decorative gemstone since ancient times with its name originating from the French word ‘citron’ to mean ‘lemon’. Today, citrine is known as the ‘merchants stone’ and is associated with success and wealth.

QUALITY FACTORS

Color

Citrine's color ranges from yellow, to orangey yellow, to yellowish orange, to brownish orange.

Clarity

Citrine are eye clean meaning it lacks eye-visible inclusions.

Cut

Round and oval are the most popular cuts for this gemstone.