Rock Identifier
Citrine (Silicon Dioxide (Quartz variety, SiO2)) — gemstone
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Citrine

Silicon Dioxide (Quartz variety, SiO2)

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Hardness 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.