Citrine

Citrine
General
Category	Oxide Mineral
Identification
Colour	Yellow, Yellow-Orange
Tenacity	Brittle

A Citrine is a yellow-coloured veriety of Quartz caused by ferric impurities. Most citrines are heat-treated Amethysts or Smoky Quartz.

Citrines are the birthstone for November.

Variants

• Popcorn Citrine
• Madeira Citrine
• Ametrine