mineral
Citrine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to orange-brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, yellow to orange-brown color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks through the crystallization of hydrothermal solutions or low-temperature thermal metamorphism of amethyst.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and as a popular collectible crystal.
Geological facts
Natural citrine is relatively rare; most commercial citrine is produced by heat-treating purple amethyst or smoky quartz.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive yellow-orange color and quartz hardness, commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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