Citrine Gemstone: Lemon, Not Venom
 The citrine gemstone could be referred to as “the mellow yellow” when being compared in price with other yellow gemstones. The citrine gemstone is the birthstone for the month of November, and is also suitable as a 17th wedding anniversary stone. Avoid having nightmares over high prices and choose the citrine gemstone.
The citrine gemstone belongs to the quartz family. As in many gemstones, the iron content influences the color. A natural citrine gemstone will have a pale yellow color. However, most of the citrine gemstones that are on the market today are heat treated. Lower quality amethysts and smoky quartz are heat treated to make orange/reddish colors. Therefore, the citrine gemstone can be found in a variety of yellow colors, orange/red, to golden brown. Clear yellow to brownish red are the most wanted colors by gem and jewelry enthusiasts.
Locations that have produced the citrine gemstone include Bolivia, Scotland, Spain, Madagascar, Brazil, Russia, Uruguay, Namibia, Myanmar, Argentina, and the United States (California, Nevada, Georgia, North Carolina, and Colorado). Brazil produces most of the world’s supply.
 The French word “citron” means “lemon” and is where the citrine gemstone gets its name. The citrine gemstone rates 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. As with most gemstones, care should be taken to avoid scratching. Since the citrine gemstone is usually heat treated, it is advisable not to give it lengthy exposure to high heat sources or bright lighting, as this could result in the gemstone changing to a different color.
Citrine gemstones have had a history of being confused with topaz that is orange/yellow in color. However, topaz is heavier, harder, higher quality, and more expensive. Topaz also has more refraction than a citrine gemstone. Other yellow gemstones that are still even higher priced include yellow diamonds and yellow sapphires.
 There are quite a few beliefs surrounding the citrine gemstone. In some of the more ancient eras, people often held on to citrine gemstones as a protective measure against evil thoughts. Those same people also believed these gemstones would keep them safe from snake venom. Some cultures held the belief that if a citrine gemstone was placed on an elder’s forehead, the elder would have enhanced psychic powers. Because of this, the citrine gemstone is sometimes referred to as the stone of the mind.
The citrine gemstone has also been referred to as the merchant’s stone. Some folks believe that it aids sales. Metaphysically, the citrine gemstone is said to get rid of nightmares, aid mental clarity, help self esteem, heighten sensations of love and joy, reduce feelings of depression, and aid the digestive system.
The citrine gemstone is a little stone that achieves a great deal, according to some people. This lemon gemstone shouldn’t leave you feeling sour.
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