Citrine: Let the warmth of the sun accompany you every day.
Citrine is an incredibly beautiful and energetic stone that has fascinated people for centuries with its warm, yellow color. Its name comes from the word “lemon”, which perfectly reflects its color reminiscent of ripe citrus fruits.
Citrine has a color ranging from light yellow to dark yellow, and even golden brown. Natural citrine is rare. Most citrine available on the market owes its color to the process of heating amethyst or smoky quartz. At a temperature of about 470 degrees Celsius, Brazilian amethyst changes color to light yellow, while at a temperature of 550-560 degrees Celsius it takes on a dark yellow or even reddish-brown shade. Some smoky quartzes change color to citrine at a temperature of about 200 degrees Celsius.
Properties of Citrine
- Colour: Yellow, from light yellow to intense honey.
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, which makes it quite scratch-resistant.
- Transparency: Citrine is transparent to translucent, making it an attractive stone for jewelry.
- Luster: It has a glassy luster that adds shine and elegance.
- Meaning: For centuries it has been considered a symbol of wealth, success and happiness.
- Chemical composition: Citrine is silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with an admixture of iron, which gives it its characteristic yellow color.
- Crystal system: Crystallizes in the trigonal system, which is typical for quartz.
Often used in jewelry such as rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, as it adds elegance and sophistication to any style. Citrine is also known as the “success stone” and is often credited with attracting wealth and positive energy.
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