Citrine

Citrine's worth depends on factors like color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. However, it's generally an affordable gemstone.

Citrine is found in many places, with key sources being Brazil, Madagascar, and Russia.

Real citrine has a warm yellow to brownish color. It's best to have a gemologist verify if it's real.

Citrine is formed when amethyst, a purple quartz, is heated in the earth's crust.

Citrine is a birthstone for November.

Citrine symbolizes light, warmth, and energy. It's often associated with creativity and clarity.

Clean citrine with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Rinse and pat dry. It's a hard gem, but avoid exposure to heat.

Citrine is quite hard, scoring a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. That means it's quite durable and resistant to scratches, but it's not as hard as gemstones like diamonds.