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Citrine is a yellow quartz, with a hardness of 7. The yellow colour is due to the presence of iron (iron oxide). Natural citrine is pale yellow in colour but it is very rare and the most common is heat treated amethyst, but it can also be made from smoky quartz.

Similarly to smoky quartz, it is often marketed with names that include topaz in order to increase its price.

It mainly occurs in the same areas as amethyst as it can occur as ametrine. Gem quality examples are found in Russia, India, France, Brazil, Spain and in North Carolina.

This gemstone is sometimes called the stone of the mind in that it is said to help in that department! It is also claimed to aid your finances.

This inexpensive gemstone can make an interesting choice for your engagement ring – we tend to use it as side or accent stones.

It should be assumed that the citrine we supply has been heat treated in this way unless we specify otherwise.