Natural yellow quartz
$200.00
Item number:
1
Natural yellow quartz 2.68 CT
Natural yellow quartz is most commonly known as citrine. It gets its warm, golden-to-orange hue from trace amounts of iron. While genuine natural citrine is highly sought after, much of the yellow quartz available today is created by heat-treating purple amethyst or smoky quartz.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Variety: Citrine
- Color Range: Pale yellow, sunny gold, to deep orange/amber
- Rarity: True natural citrine is quite rare
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
- Birthstone: November
Common Trade Types
- Madeira Citrine: Deep, vibrant orange or reddish-orange.
- Lemon Quartz: A bright, lighter-yellow stone.
- Heated Amethyst: The most common commercially available "citrine." It is typically identified by its reddish or dark amber-brown tint.