Facts About Citrine
Citrine is named after the French name for 'Lemon' that means “citron”. Citrine is also the Planetary stone for the Sun Sign of Virgo and the gem for the 13th and 17th wedding anniversary. Citrine is also the birthstone for the month of November. With its beautiful yellow color its the perfect fall season stone. Most commercial citrines are heat treated amethyst. Natural citrines are very rare and are mostly pale yellow while heat treated citrine have a reddish tint. Deposits of natural citrine have been found in various locations such as Brazil, Madagascar and the USA. Most natural citrines come from Brazil. Citrine can sometimes be mistaken for the more expensive orangish-yellow topaz as the color and light refraction is very similar. Citrine is believed to help the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It promotes creativity, helps personal clarity and eliminates self-destructive tendencies and negative thoughts.
Natural Citrine
Heat Treated Citrine
