1. Citrine is the birthstone for those born in November
2. Citrine is named after the French name for 'Lemon' that is “citron”.
3. The Citrine is a golden hued gemstone; it ranges in color from light yellow tones to deep orange hues.
4. Citrine is a variety of quartz exhibiting an array of colors ranging from pale yellow to brown. Natural citrines are very rare, these gemstones are created when the Amethyst and smoked quartz are heat treated. At low temperatures, the color changes from a light yellow to golden yellow, while at higher temperatures the stone acquires a dark yellow or brown-red color.
5. Citrine has a Mohs Scale Hardness of 7, meaning it is not easily scratched and is durable enough to avoid scratching and chipping during daily wear.
6. Citrine stones have longed been believed to bring hope, strength, vitality and energy to the wearer.
7. Citrine is known as the ‘Healing Quartz’ in many sects.
8. Citrine is widely believed to bestow good fortune and success to the wearer, earning it the title ‘The Success Stone’ and sometimes ‘The Stone of The Merchants’.
