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Citrine - RoundCitrine is a member of the quartz family.
It comes from the French word Citron which means lemon. History:
Citrine was cherished by the ancients as a gift of the sun, and was thought to be a powerful antidote to the venom of snakes.
Enhancement Code: H
Properties:
RI = 1.544-1.553
Hardness = 7
Specific Gravity = 2.66
Species – Quartz
Optic Character – DR
Phenomena – None
Care:
Clean with warm soapy water. An ultrasonic cleaner is usually safe, but a steamer is risky. Avoid acid, intense heat and prolonged bright light.
Major Sources:
Brazil, Bolivia
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