yellow · gemstone
Citrine
- Birthstone
- November
- Hardness
- Mohs 7
- Colour
- yellow
Most of the citrine on the market is actually heat-treated amethyst, which changes its colour from a pale violet to an attractive yellow. The richness of the yellow colour depends on the original hue of the amethyst. Natural citrine is rare.
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Citrine, the story
Citrine comes in a range of colours, from light, lemon yellow to a rich, orange colour known as ”Madeira” with flashes of red.