Citrine necklace · Photo: RP Studio
Quartz
Citrine
Quartz in the colour of autumn light.
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Crystal system
- Hexagonal
- Composition
- SiO₂ with Fe
- Colours
- Pale yellow, Golden, Madeira (deep orange-brown)
- Origins
- Brazil, Bolivia, Madagascar
- Birthstone
- November
Natural citrine is rare; most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst, which produces consistent golden and orange tones. The treatment is permanent and accepted.
Ametrine - bicoloured amethyst-citrine from a single Bolivian mine - bridges both varieties in one crystal.
Treatments
What to know
- Heat-treated amethyst - industry standard
Care & handling
How to wear it
- Safe for ultrasonic and steam
- Protect from prolonged heat which can fade colour
Jewellery use
Setting the gemstone
Affordable large gemstones for cocktail rings, pendants and statement pieces.
Same family