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Citrines belong in the quartz family. Citrine is the name for quartz that is yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish-yellow or orange. The name is derived from "citron" which is the name of a yellow fruit.
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Can amethyst melt?
Yes, it changes to citrine, another type of quartz. (Citrine is yellow)
What is the symbol for citrine?
Chemically, the symbol is SiO2, the same as quartz, of which citrine is a variety.
What does an ametrine stone look like?
It has two shades of color [half amethyst and half citrine] 1) violet (color of amethyst stone) 2) yellow (color of citrine stone) amethyst+citrine = ametrine half amethyst and half citrine
What is citrine used for?
jewelry
What is the significance of quartz?
According to geologists, quartz is associated with other minerals and specimens which contain the same properties such as amethyst, citrine, rock crystal, rose quartz and smoky quartz.
Is citrine a rock?
Citrine is a mineral, not a rock.
Is citrine an igneous rock?
yes
Can amethyst melt?
Yes, it changes to citrine, another type of quartz. (Citrine is yellow)
Where can you find citrines?
Citrine is a form a quartz, and quartz is a common mineral found in nature all over the world. One of the largest sources for citrine is Brazil, and any rock shop in your area and sometimes metaphysical stores will likely carry citrine in some forms (such as clusters, geodes, points, tubled stones or as items cut from citrine, like citrine spheres or jewelry). If you happen to be in NYC, you'll find citrine in all its forms at ROCK STAR CRYSTALS, a Manhattan rock shop which is open every day of the week. You can call them at 212 675 3065 or go to www.rockstarcrystalsmanhattan.com
What are transparent gems?
Diamond - transparent Rock crystal - transparent zircon - transparent amethyst - translucent citrine - translucent
Are citrine a igneous rock?
No igneous is formed from deep in the earth its starts from magma and as it pushes towards the earths surface it starts to cool therefore forming an igneous rock.
What is more valuable quartz or citrine?
Citrine is a variety of quartz.
What is the melting point of citrine?
The melting point of citrine is 1650 +/- 75 Celsius. Citrine is from the quartz family and occurs naturally in nature.
What is the chemical components of citrine?
Citrine is a yellow form of quartz (SiO2).
Is citrine rare?
Citrine is a variety of Quartz whose color ranges from pale yellow to brown. Citrine is rarely found naturally. Most commercial Citrine is artificially heated smoky quartz or Amethyst. To answer the question ...Natural Citrine is rare,Man made it is very common.
What is the symbol for citrine?
Chemically, the symbol is SiO2, the same as quartz, of which citrine is a variety.
What is citrine made of?
Citrine is made up of a variety colors of quartz and topaz.
