Citrine – Lucky Merchants Stone

A variety of quartz ranging in color from lemon yellow to dark brown, red or amber is called Citrine and is also the birthstone for the month of November.
Natural deposits of Citrine are found in Argentina, Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia, Scotland and Spain, California, United States is another good source.
These stones were sent out of the more expensive Topaz by some deceptive traders in the past using names like Bahia, Madeira and Rio Grande Topaz, which is acceptable if the merchant is describing the color of the citrine, but not for Gemstone pass off as topaz.
The coloring agent for iron is citrine.

Natural citrine is usually pale yellow with good color beautiful stones often used in rings or pendants, stones less attractive are often made into necklaces.
A very high percentage Citrine is in the stores will actually be heat treated as Amethyst when treated in this way Amethyst turns yellow, some quartz also gets a yellow citrine in the use of heat treatment.
Citrine can naturally form, together with Amethyst by a Ametrine Gemstone known as two-tone. If left in direct sunlight for several hours a citrine will permanently change the dye. Brazil is the world's largest producer Citrine natural with the majority of its production from the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Precious stones Citrine is said to heal the heart, kidneys, liver and muscles and is also believed to symbolize long lasting friendship, energy and joy.
Citrine is also said to aid digestion and regulate the immune system that promote health and well-being, traditions and legends also suggests that calm and Citrine soothe distressed conditions. Soldiers in Caesar's legions would have worn on the chest while using Citrine by the Stones Battle life-saving properties, the jewel is also indicated for cleaning, purifying and eliminating poisons that accumulate in the body.
Cultures old also believed that placing a citrine stone on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.
This beautiful yellow jewel is also known as the traders and lucky stone is placed in the cash drawer that will help the flow of money through increased sales. Citrine is often given as a symbol of hope, youth, health and fidelity.

Like all quartz, citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale a gemstone and is portable, it is moderately hard, but can be prone to scratches Citrine, Citrine then store your jewelry in a tissue lined box away from other harder stones would be a good idea.
Generally, the darker the jewel the more you will pay for natural Citrine, Palmeira Citrine is a bright orange color orange while Madeira has a deep brandy citrine color.
Gold Yellow Lemon Citrine achieved by heat treatment Amethyst or smoky quartz to be the cheapest form of Citrine jewelry you buy. The use of chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride should be avoided to clean Citrine that contact with these can erode the stone. In general, it is always recommended to use a reputable jeweler who will be more than happy to advise you if Citrine jewelry you are looking to buy, was treated at the heat is in fact a natural stone.

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