Citrine

Colour: Yellow & Gold

Name derivation: Derived from the French name for lemon i.e. "Citron"

Symbolism: Protect against evil thoughts

Gemstone family: Quartz

Birthstone: November

Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0 (hard)

Geography: The finest come from Brazil

Cleaning procedure: Clean using warm soapy water. Must not be cleaned by steam cleaning. Can be cleaned ultrasonically

Value factors: Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone