
gemstone
Citrine
Silicon Dioxide (Quartz variety, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to brownish-orange color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to brownish-orange color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the hydrothermal crystallization of quartz or the heat treatment of amethyst in volcanic and pegmatitic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used as a popular gemstone in jewelry and valued as a decorative collector's specimen.
Geological facts
Natural citrine is relatively rare, with most commercial citrine produced by heating low-grade amethyst.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct yellow hue and conchoidal fracture; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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