History and Origin

Citrine, revered since ancient Greece, is celebrated for its warm golden hues. Known as the merchant's stone, it symbolizes success and abundance.

Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, France

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$20 - $100

a Carat

Chemical Formula

KAlSi₃O₈ (Potassium Aluminum Silicate)

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Trigonal (Rhombohedral)

Refractive Index

1.54

Specific Gravity

2.65

Color(s)

Yellow to orange

Chemical Formula

KAlSi₃O₈ (Potassium Aluminum Silicate)

Hardness

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Trigonal (Rhombohedral)

Refractive Index

1.54

Specific Gravity

2.65

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Citrine

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