Citrine

Hardness:
7.0

Occurence:
Worldwide

Appearance:
Yellow or golden yellow quartz is called citrine. Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst or smoky quartz to form ametrine and bi-colored quartz.

Something Extra:
Citrine's name is derived from the French citrin for lemon. New Age believers feel that Citrine gives the wearer the ability to adopt a neutral attitude, a more rational thought rather than an emotional one. It also promotes a cheerful disposition.

The following are different colour of Citrine:
-    Champagne Citrine
-    Lemon Yellow Citrine
-    Madeira Citrine