Citrine

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Brightness, Clarity & Protection
Citrine

About Citrine

What colour is Citrine?

Citrine is yellow and gold.

Where is the name Citrine derived from?

The name Citrine is derived from the French name for lemon i.e. "Citron".

What is the symbolism of Citrine?

Citrine is said to protect against evil thoughts.

What gemstone family does Citrine belong to?

Citrine belongs to the Quartz family of gemstones.

Is Citrine a birthstone?

Yes, Citrine is the birthstone of November.

What is the hardness of Citrine?

Citrine is 7.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered hard.

Where is Citrine geographically located?

The finest Citrine comes from Brazil.

What is the cleaning procedure for Citrine?

Clean Citrine using warm soapy water. Citrine must not be cleaned by steam cleaning, howver it can be cleaned ultrasonically.

What are the value factors of Citrine?

The value factors of Citrine are its intensity of colour, brilliance and "life" of the stone as well as size of the stone also being a value factor.