Where Citrine Come from?
The Color Comes from Traces of Iron. Natural Citrine Can Be Found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and in Madagascar. Most Citrine – That Is, Heat-Treated...
The color comes from traces of iron. Natural Citrine can be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia and in Madagascar. Most Citrine – that is, heat-treated Amethyst – comes from Brazil. Amethyst and Citrine colors can occur together in the same crystal in some gems in Bolivia.
How is citrine naturally formed?
Most Citrine is formed by heat treating purple Amethyst. Citrine may also be produced by heat-treating Smoky Quartz from certain localities. ... Virtually all heat-treated material has a reddish tint, whereas the natural specimens do not. Natural light yellow Citrine is often called "Lemon Quartz" on the gemstone market.
Why is citrine so rare?
The finest citrine color is a saturated yellow to reddish orange free of brownish tints. Since natural citrine is rare, most of the citrine on the market is the result of heat treatment, which causes some amethyst to change color from undesirable pale violet to an attractive yellow.
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