Citrine
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Citrine
Citrine is a bright yellow crystal that looks like sunshine! It brings happiness and warmth wherever it is found.
Appearance
The Citrine is a shimmering yellow to golden-orange mineral, often transparent and bright. Its sunny hues, ranging from pale lemon to deep amber, make it distinct from common clear quartz, resembling solidified sunlight.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Romans treasured citrine, carving it into beautiful intaglio rings.
It's named after the French word 'citron' because of its bright lemon-like color.
Most natural citrine is actually heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz!
Some enormous citrine geodes have been discovered, weighing hundreds of pounds!
Special abilities
Ability
Heat Shaper
Citrine has the ability to change color when heated, often transforming from purple amethyst into its golden hue.
Ability
Tough Core
Citrine has a high Mohs hardness of 7, making it durable and resistant to scratches from many other materials.
Ability
Light Bender
Citrine is transparent, allowing light to pass through and refract, giving it a brilliant, sparkling appearance.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- yellow, golden-orange, brownish-red
- Hardness
- 7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Specific Gravity
- 2.65
- Crystal System
- trigonal
Traits
Vitreous Luster
Vitreous luster describes a mineral's appearance when reflecting light, resembling glass, often translucent or transparent.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Geode
A geode is a hollow, spherical rock formation lined with inward-growing crystals or concentric banding, often found in volcanic or sedimentary rocks.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
Golden QuartzYellow Quartz
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Citrine be?
yellow, golden-orange, brownish-red
How hard is Citrine?
7
What kind of luster does Citrine have?
vitreous
What is Citrine's specific gravity?
2.65
What crystal system does Citrine belong to?
trigonal
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