Citrine

Citrine

Yellow or the golden yellow variety of quartz is called Citrine. The word citrine is derived from the word “citrus” natural citrine is usually a pale yellow.

Hardness: -7.0

Appearance:
The color of citrine varies from pure yellow to dull yellow, honey or brownish yellow. As amethyst citrine also have patches or bands of color. It also has a very good luster. Large pieces of 10 carats or more also found. It is also given all types of cuts.

Occurrence:
Huge quantity of this quartz is found in Brazil, Spain and Soviet Union.

Value:
Citrine is available in huge quantity and is not an expensive colored gemstone.