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Quartz
Citrine
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Yellow to orange quartz. Natural citrine is uncommon; most on the market is heated amethyst, which gives it a warmer, reddish tone.
- Mineral
- Quartz
- Colour from
- Iron
- Hardness
- 7 on the Mohs scale
- Known sources
- Brazil, Bolivia, Madagascar
What to look for
- A clear, bright yellow to orange
- A clean face
- Heating is common
CareDurable. Clean with warm, soapy water.
General guidance about the stone. Each actual stone is described individually, with its own photographs and any laboratory report, when you enquire.
Citrine, to wear.
Ask whether a ring, pendant, stud earrings or a bracelet with citrine is available, in gold, platinum or silver.