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Citrine
Gemstone Information
Information * Loose gemstones
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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.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE H
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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.
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Crystal Structure
Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), compact.
MAJOR SOURCES
Brazil, Bolivia |
Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
Antique Cut
Citrine. |
Antique Cushion Citrine. |
Tapered Baguette Citrine. |
Emerald cut Citrine.
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Heart Shape Citrine. |
Marquise cut Citrine.
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Oval shape Citrine. |
Pear Shape Citrine. |
Round brilliant cut Citrine. |
Princess cut Citrine.
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Trillion Cut Citrine. |
Hexagon cut Citrine. |
Round cabochon Citrine.
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Oval cabochon Citrine. |
Pear cabochon Citrine. |
Square cabochon.
Buff top
Faceted Bottom. |
Straight Baguette Citrine. |
Half Moon Citrine.
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