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Yellow faceted gemstone earrings, likely citrine or yellow beryl

Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; possible yellow beryl: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Transparent golden-yellow faceted stones in metal settings; quartz hardness 7, vitreous luster, trigonal crystals, no cleavage. Yellow beryl is harder (7.5–8), vitreous, and hexagonal; the image alone cannot distinguish them reliably.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Citrine forms in silica-rich igneous and hydrothermal environments, commonly as heat-treated amethyst; beryl forms in granitic pegmatites. Both are geologically ancient minerals, typically crystallizing during Precambrian–Phanerozoic magmatic events.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry and decorative pieces; citrine is common and affordable, while natural yellow beryl can have greater gem value.

Geological facts

The strong, uniform yellow color and very clear appearance may indicate heat-treated amethyst or synthetic material rather than rare natural citrine. Metal hardware is not geological.

Field identification & locations

Identify with refractive index, inclusions, and spectroscopy; citrine commonly shows orange zoning and quartz-like inclusions, while beryl is often strongly dichroic and hexagonal in rough form. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, and Russia.