Citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz.
Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, its tawny color caused it to be confused with topaz. Today, its attractive color, plus the durability and affordability it shares with most other quartzes, makes it the top-selling yellow-to-orange gem. In the contemporary market, citrine’s most popular shade is an earthy, deep, brownish or reddish orange.
Yellow topaz is the November birthstone. In ancient times, topaz was associated with wealth, beauty, strength, and protection. Today, yellow topaz is linked to friendship much like the yellow rose. Learn more facts and fascinating folklore surrounding this beautiful gem.
Its name is derived from the Greek word topazios which is the name of an island in the Red Sea. Topaz is also linked to the Sanskrit word tapaz which means fire.
Topaz is classified as a silicate mineral containing aluminum and fluorine. Interestingly, prior to the 20th century, any yellow, brown, or orange transparent gems were considered topazes
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