Citrine Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links Citrine is the birthstone for the month of November and the gemstone representing the 13th wedding anniversary. The name is derived from the French word citron, meaning "lemon" and the color is associated with light-heartedness and cheerfulness. It is also believed that it helps one connect with the spirit. Citrine is often given as a symbol of hope, youth, health, and fidelity. View examples of cut citrine below and prices in our store section.   ENHANCEMENT CODE H Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.544-1.553 Hardness = 7 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity = 2.66 Species - Quartz Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - None WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Usually safe Steamer: Risky Heat: Fair; color change may occur with heat Chemicals that harm: Hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride can damage.   Crystal Structure Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), compact. MAJOR SOURCES Brazil, Bolivia Birthstones  January  Garnet February Amethyst March Aquamarine April Diamond May Emerald June Pearl/Alexandrite July Ruby August Peridot September Sapphire October Opal/Tourmaline November Topaz or Citrine December Blue Topaz or Zircon Click image for gemstone price lists. Antique Cut Citrine. Antique Cushion Citrine.   Tapered Baguette Citrine. Emerald cut Citrine.   Heart Shape Citrine. Marquise cut Citrine.   Oval shape Citrine. Pear Shape Citrine. Round brilliant cut Citrine. Square cuts. Princess cut Citrine. also Step cut Citrine.   Trillion Cut Citrine. Hexagon cut Citrine. Round cabochon Citrine.   Oval cabochon Citrine. Pear cabochon Citrine. Square cabochon. Buff top Faceted Bottom. Straight Baguette Citrine. Half Moon Citrine.

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