Natural Yellow Citrine
$24.95
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Natural yellow citrine is a rare, golden-to-pale-yellow variety of quartz colored by trace iron impurities. Because genuine natural citrine is scarce, most commercially available "citrine" is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. Authentic stones feature consistent color and pale, earthy tones rather than bright, neon yellow.
Key Characteristics
- Color: Ranges from pale champagne and light lemon to deep brownish-gold and amber.
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, making it highly durable for everyday rings and jewelry.
- Authenticity Tip: Heat-treated stones often display abrupt color changes, bright orange/burnt hues, or white, opaque bases.
While quartz is abundant, gem-quality natural citrine is primarily found in deep geological formations in countries like Brazil, Madagascar, and Russia.