Citrine an Alluring Yellow Gemstone

Overview Of An Alluring Yellow GemstoneBy Liquidation Channel

CITRINE

Citrine has got his name from the “father of mineralogy” a German metallurgist Georg Bauer.

It has derived its name from the word “citron,” meaning lemon in French. Citrine stone belongs to the quartz family and this shimmering and famous gem represents cheerfulness and luxury. This sunny and glistening stone is has a wide variety of color, shades of yellows and ranging from golden hues to reddish brown.

Citrine- What’s In A Name?

Brazil is the leading producer of this alluring sunny gemstone. It is also found in some parts of Argentina, Madagascar, Zaire, Namibia, Spain, and Russia.

The two most popular form Citrine are Brazilian Citrine and Santa Ana Madeira Citrine.

Sources of Citrine

Hardness :- Being the member of hard and shimmery quartz family, Citrine is rated 7 on the Mohs scale making it a tough gemstone which is less sensitive to scratches.

Transparency :- It occurs in translucent as well as transparent shade.

Color Ranges :- Citrine comes in different shades of yellow ranging from light yellow to golden-brown. Whereas Madeira citrine usually comes in reddish brown color.

Chemical Makeup :- SiO2, silicon dioxide; hexagonal (trigonal); hexagonal prisms with pyramids.

Citrine Gemstone Properties

Cuts & Shape :- The beauty of Citrine is enhanced with numerous calibrated cuts and shapes. Some popular forms are faceted oval and emerald cuts. The alluring gemstone is used in different jewelry item in other shapes also such as pear, square, trillion, cabochon, round, cushion, and heart shaped cuts etc.

Astrological value :- This brilliant and exhilarating gemstone is Known as "stone of the mind" as it helps in enhancing the intellectual power.

This gorgeous stone has a very prominent and popular history. The use of Citrine gemstone can be recorded for the thousands of years by Greek in Hellenistic period (end of the 4th to the end of the 1st century BC).

In 17th century weapon makers placed Citrine on dagger handles, also a single large Citrine crystal was used as the handle itself.

Queen Victoria’s was also attracted to this mesmeric gemstone that it was used to officially embraced the Nobel dresses and shoulder brooches.

History of this Alluring Gemstone

This sunny gemstone is an official gift for 13th Wedding anniversary.Citrine is a symbol of optimism, exuberance, youth, wellbeing, and commitment, making it an ideal gift for your beloved.

Traditional Gift for 13th Wedding Anniversary

This sparkling and colorful gemstone is a November birthstone along with the topaz. The healing property and positive influence of this stone help relieving depression. This golden yellow gemstone brings luck, success, joy and happiness to one. It also enhances creativity and motivates the wearer.

November Birthstone

• Exposing it to direct sunlight as it can decolor permanently.• The Jewelry should be cleaned often with warm soapy water and a soft muslin cloth. • Let the jewelry get completely dry before storage and also be sure that there are no water spots remains on the gems.• This glistening gemstone should be kept away from astringents, perfumes and chemicals.• Cover Citrine jewelry with a soft cotton cloth and keep it inside a fabric-lined box for a proper storage.

Care & Cleaning

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