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Citrine: Pale yellow
to Madeira orange is all of its glorious golden and yellow colo rs. The yellow color is from the presence of iron, the darker
the color - the higher the grade.
Description: SIO2 Citrine is a transparent, coarse
-grained variety of of the silica mineral quartz. Citrine is a semi-precious gem that is valued for its yellow to brownish
color and its resemblance to the rarer topaz. Natural citrine is rare compared to amethyst or smoky quartz, both of which
are often heated to turn their natural color to that of citrine.
Origin of the name: The name
citrine is derived from the French word citron-lemon.
Birthstone: Citrine along with
topaz are birthstones of Scorpius (Scorpion): Oct.24-Nov. 21
Wedding anniversary: Citrine is
the anniversary gemstone of the 17th year of marriage.
Care and treatment: Citrine can easily
be scratched. Citrine pemanently changes color if left in the sunlight for hours and should therefore be kept away from prolonged
exposure to sunlight and heat.
History: Citrine is a gemstone which has been used in Greece
since the Hellenistic period (end of the 4th to the end of the 1st century B.C.)
Uses: Citrine
is a beautiful translucent yellow genstone. The larger the stone the more golden the tone. It is a popular and affordable
alternative to the much more expensive yellow sappire or yellow diamond. To create multi-colored jewelry, it is
often combined with other stones such as peridot, amethyst and garnet. Citrine is often marketed under various names that
confuse it with topaz to inflate its price. It may be distinguished from topaz by its inferior hardness and from decolorized
amethyst by its lack of reddish cast.
Healing ability: Citrine is valuable in the treatment of
depression. It eliminates self-destructive tendencies and is said to stimulate memory. It aids digestion and removes toxins
from the body. Citrine is a good healing stone, especially for heart, kidney and liver. It helps fight diabetes.
Mystical
power: Citrine symbolizes light-heartedness, joy and happiness. Citrine is a great protective talisman. It calms
and soothes. Citrine is the signature of wisdom and peace. It stimulates the mental body and intuitive levels. Citrine is
said to help one connect with the spirits. It enhances creativity and motivates writers.
Where is Citrine
found: Citrine is found in Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, Uraguay, Scotland, USA (California, Colorado, North Carolina,
Georgia and Nevada) and Russia. Brazil is the main source of citrine.
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