Birthstone –November
Planet – Jupiter
ABOUT
Citrine measures 7 on Moh’s Scale of Hardness. Natural Citrine is yellow to orange-yellow occurs in light hues to dark shades of yellow, orange, golden and brown. Natural light yellow citrines are often called “Lemon Quartz.” Citrine is very often used as a replacement for Topaz and yellow sapphire. Round and oval cuts are most common.
COMPOSITION
Citrine belongs to the Quartz family, the same as Amethyst. Mixture of Amethyst and Citrine is called “Ametrine”, it is partially yellow and partially purple with color zoning. Citrines are inexpensive and therefore widely used as a substitute for astrological uses. Trade names for Citrine are “Madeira Topaz”, “Gold Topaz”, “Bahia Topaz”.
SOURCE
Brazil is the world’s largest producer and supplier of Citrine followed by Argentina, Madagascar, Zaire, Namibia, Spain, Russia, Scotland, Uruguay, Burma, Bolivia, France and Zambia.
FAME
The Citrine necklace and bracelet set from the collection of Joan Crawford weighs 350 carats for the necklace and 130 carats for a pair of citrines used in the bracelet, a Citrine and Topaz Necklace set with Tiara belonging to the Luxembourg Royal Family are famous Citrine heirlooms. A golden citrine tiara designed by Cartier for King George VI in 1937 and a lemon citrine tiara that can transform into bracelets, belonging to Queen Sikirit of Thailand are few of the many noteworthy designs in Citrine.
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