Citrine
mineral · common
Quick facts
- Formula
- SiO2
- Hardness
- 7
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Colors
- Yellow to amber
Yellow quartz. Much commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst.
Look for even color and white bases on heat-treated points.
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