Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, its tawny colour caused it to be confused with topaz. Today, its attractive colour, plus the durability and affordability it shares with most other quartzes, makes it the top-selling yellow-to-orange gem. In the contemporary market, citrine’s most popular shade is an earthy, deep, brownish or reddish-orange.
Natural citrine is rare. Most citrine on the market is the result of heat treatment of amethyst.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 7
- Mineral: Quartz
Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, its tawny colour caused it to be confused with topaz. Today, its attractive colour, plus the durability and affordability it shares...
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About Citrine
Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, its tawny colour caused it to be confused with topaz. Today, its attractive colour, plus the durability and affordability it shares with most other quartzes, makes it the top-selling yellow-to-orange gem. In the contemporary market, citrine’s most popular shade is an earthy, deep, brownish or reddish-orange.
Natural citrine is rare. Most citrine on the market is the result of heat treatment of amethyst.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 7
- Mineral: Quartz
