Citrine derived it's name from the Latin word "citron", which is a fruit related to the lemon.
Citrine is a quartz variety, and is the most popular transparent gem in the yellow to orange colour range. Not only is this gem hard-wearing, but it also offers a warm and attractive colour.Citrine comes in an exceptionally large range of sizes. Jewellery-sized citrines are readily available in weights of up to 20cts.Sources: Bolivia, Brazil, and Spain.Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Toughness: Good. Citrine is an alternative birthstone for November.To view our collection of Citrine jewellery please contact us at webenquiries@brereton.ie.
