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About Minerals. Link Directory Donations Mobile Site. Chemical Formula. SiO 2. Silicon dioxide. Yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown. Crystal System. Crystal Forms and Aggregates. Most often as protruding clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as short, stubby , terminated crystals, either singular or in drusy aggregates, and occasionally as long prismatic crystals and groupings. Also occurs massive and crusty. Transparent to translucent. Specific Gravity. Complex Tests.
Soluble in hydrofluoric acid. In Group. Silicates ; Tectosilicates ; Silica Group. Striking Features. Color and crystal habits. Designer jewelry made with citrine. A selection of free form cabochons and rough available for custom jewelry designs. The birthstone citrine plus citrine jewelry listed by type. Gemstones Glossary More gem stone info and resources See contemporary designer jewelry in gold and silver with gemstones.
Citrine Facts, Information and Description. See citrine jewelry. Citrine Jewelry Designer jewelry made with citrine. Geoscience Press. Sterling Publishing Co. The yellow color is stable under normal wear. In the days before modern gemology, citrine was often confused with topaz. Sometimes you will hear citrine referred to as topaz quartz. Many yellow gems have been called topaz over the years.
Since topaz is a separate mineral, the industry has ruled to eliminate this name as confusing. Citrine, an alternative birthstone for the month of November, is available in a wide range of sizes and shapes so it is very inspiring to jewelry designers. Citrine is the gemstone for the 13th anniversary.
Citrine is easy to love thanks to its warm color, large variety of sizes and shapes, affordability, and lovely golden shades. Citrine matches yellow gold beautifully and also stands out against white gold and sterling silver. When you are shopping for citrine jewelry, color is the most important value factor: the more vivid and bright the golden hue, the more valuable the citrine.
Citrine ranges from a light pastel yellow to a dark reddish orange. The best quality of citrine has a saturated golden hue with fiery orange flashes inside. A saturated yellow to reddish orange color free of brownish tints is prized in citrine. Deep reddish orange colors are often called Madeira citrine. Which is your favorite? Look for eye clean citrine gemstones with no prominent inclusions, which will be visible due to citrines light color.
Since citrine is widely available you shouldn't have to sacrifice on quality. Cut quality is very important for the beauty of citrine gemstones: a well-cut citrine will sparkle evenly across the entire gemstone with no dull, washed out, or lifeless areas. Citrine is a fairly durable gemstone with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Its facets will slowly wear down over the generations because the dust in the air is quartz too.
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