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Citrine
Silicon Dioxide (Quartz variety)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to brownish-orange color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to brownish-orange color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the hydrothermal crystallization of quartz or the heat treatment of purple amethyst, found globally in igneous and metamorphic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in high-end fine jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a popular collector specimen.
Geological facts
Natural citrine is relatively rare, with most commercial citrine produced by heating low-grade amethyst or smoky quartz.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct golden-yellow hue and quartz hardness; major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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