If you're curious about citrin stone, you're not alone. November babies are often drawn to the unique symbolism of this stone, which is said to represent hope, joy, and good fortune.
The Citrine Stone is a quartz mineral from the crystalline mineral family that contains iron and is pale yellow to orange-brown in color. Crystalline quartz mineral is made up of oxygen and silicon atoms. These atoms are all linked together by a very specific pattern.
Though quartz is the second most abundant mineral that exists in the earth’s continental crust. Natural citrines are rare, most commercial citrines are heat-treated amethysts or smoky quartzes, and they are very similar to yellow topaz stones except for the hardness. Natural Citrines are found mostly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Madagascar.
The name "Citrine" comes from the Latin word "citrus" which means "lemon". The stone is believed to have many powers including helping to increase self-esteem, bringing success and good luck, prosperity, and calming the mind. It is also used in Feng Shui.
Find out everything there is to know about citrine and see if you want to add one of these sparkly gems to your jewelry collection!
