Citrine
- What it is
- Citrine is yellow to orange quartz (SiO₂) coloured by trace iron. Natural citrine is rare; most citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst. Mohs hardness is 7.
- Where it comes from
- Most comes from eastern Brazil, both natural citrine and heat-treated amethyst.
- In tradition
- In modern crystal lore it is traditionally associated with prosperity, optimism and success. It is also a November birthstone.















