Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye

Naturally occurring yellow to red-orange to orange-brown varieties of quartz known as citrine. Most citrine of better quality is nearly flawless. It has the added advantage of being both tougher and less expensive than topaz, but its texture and surface appearance lack the velvety quality of fine topaz. Citrine is adapted from the French word "citron = meaning "lemon". Important sources of citrine are relatively few, significant quantities of fine material being produced only by Brazil and 'Madagascar. Citrine is associated with positivity and optimism, which is not surprising given its cheerful color. It is also known as a substitute of Yellow Sapphire.

• Refractive index: 1.544-1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Specific gravity: 2.65/ ±0.02-0.03
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7
• Inclusions- Polariscope bull's eye