The mineral hardness scale was established by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs in the early 1800’s. He based the scale on ten common minerals ranging from talc, the softest mineral on the scale, to diamond, the hardest. Each mineral on the scale will scratch the mineral below it and will be scratched by the mineral above it.

Fingernails have a hardness of about 2.5. Knife blades and glass show up on the scale at about 5.5. Metal files have a hardness of about 6.5. Quartz stands at 7 on the scale.

Tourmaline gems have a hardness of about 7 to 7.5, which makes them very suitable for use as gemstones in all types of gemstone jewelry.

Citrine is believed to help the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and muscles. It promotes creativity, helps personal clarity and eliminates self-destructive tendencies.

Sunny in its brilliance and the most affordable gemstone available, citrine will brighten all jewelry styles,.blending especially well with the yellow gleam of polished gold.

Citrine is one of the most valuable and popular gemstones in the quartz group. While many citrines on the market today are actually heated amethyst or smoky quartz, citrine occurs naturally in beautiful golden, yellow, and brownish-orange hues.

Citrine is the golden orange variety of quartz, occurring in (or heated to achieve) shades of light to dark yellow, orangey gold, and golden brown. Many citrines are actually heat-treated amethysts from Minas Gerais in Brazil, because purple amethyst crystals turn golden-brown when heated. In some places in Brazil, brownish amethysts are laid out on roofs or buried in dirt to let the heat of the sun naturally alter their color.

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Citrine is the golden orange variety of quartz, occurring in (or heated to achieve) shades of light to dark yellow, orangey gold, and golden brown. Many citrines are actually heat-treated amethysts from Minas Gerais in Brazil, because purple amethyst crystals turn golden-brown when heated. In some places in Brazil, brownish amethysts are laid out on roofs or buried in dirt to let the heat of the sun naturally alter their color.

.One of the properties attached to Citrine is that of a protective talisman. It is thought to calm and sooth. This is the signature of wisdom and peace. It stimulates the mind and higher thought and intuition. Citrine is said to help one to connect with spirit. It enhances creativity and also motivates writers. Citrine Gemstone Bracelets are a great way to open those possibilities for you!

FPJ Irresistible Brand New High quality Bracelet With 6.57ctw Genuine Citrines Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Total item weight 9.7g Length 7in – Certificate Avail

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Citrine may be mistaken for the more expensive topaz and, at times, may be sold as topaz by dishonest gemstone vendors for unethically high prices. Our Citrine is of the highest quality and we have the lowest prices on the net.  You may choose from a variety of styles including drop necklaces and chokers, with everything in between.

A beautiful Citrine Gemstone necklace will bring the final touch to your dressiest ball gown or simplest everyday office suit.  Here are some Citrine Gemstone Necklaces to get you started.

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Most citrine comes from Brazil, but almost all of the Brazilian material is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine can be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, in Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar. The inexpensive low grade amethyst is heated at high temperatures to produce the popular orange, reddish and sherry colored citrine. Darker colors are considered more valuable, including the medium golden orange and dark sherry-colors.

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KREMENTZ Majestic Brand New High quality Ring With 1.15ctw Precious Stones – Genuine Diamonds and Citrine Made in 14K White Gold – Certificate Available.

Novarese&Sannazzaro! Made in Italy Wonderful Handmade Ring 13.58ctw Super Clean FG/VVS Diamondsand Citrine Made of 18K Yellow Gold

Fred Made in France Sumptuous Ring with 7.34 CTW Precious Stones – Genuine Super Clean round Diamonds and Citrine Made of 18K Yellow Gold

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The answer to the citrine gemstone quiz is

IRON.

In citrine there are about 40 parts per million particles of iron and the oxidization of the iron changes the color of the citrine.

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