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Colour: Lemon-Yellow
Name derivation: Derived from its appearance – Intense shade of lemon-yellow
Symbolism: Vitality, Zest for life
Gemstone family: Quartz
Birthstone: January (Alternative)
Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0 (hard)
Geography: Africa, South America
Cleaning procedure: Clean using warm soapy water. Avoid prolonged exposure to bright light. Must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning
Value factors: Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone