Citrine is considered a secondary birthstone for November, with Topaz being the primary birthstone. Citrine is a symbol of the sun and is linked with wisdom and joy. It is a semi-precious stone.
Color: Pale yellow to various shades of honey and golden yellows; the deeper the yellow, the more iron it contains and the higher its value.
Source:
Primarily found in Brazil, but can also come from Spain, Madagascar, Uruguay, Scotland, and the US.
Age: Mentioned in Hellenistic Greece, from the 4th to the 1st century BCE.
Family: Quartz
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Gemstone Properties/Healing Properties:
As a symbol of the sun, citrine is linked with wisdom and joy, and is well-regarded for helping to relieve depression, improving memory, and opening intuitive channels of knowledge and creativity. It is linked with helping writer’s unblock. Health-wise, it aids the kidney, liver, and heart and helps to remove bodily toxins.
Fun Facts/Stories:
The name citrine refers to the French word citron (lemon).
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