Knowing a gemstone - citrine (Yellow creastly)

Citrine represents wisdom and joy, often wear citrine can make people full of confidence. At the same time, because the color of citrine is similar to gold, so it is also considered a symbol of wealth, has the meaning of the main wealth, known as the stone of wealth, you can put it in the home, has the role of gathering wealth.

Luster glassy.

Chemical formula Si02.

Other components chromium, manganese, copper, iron.

Strain Tripartite crystal system.

Hardness 7.

Specific gravity 2.60.

Refractive index 1.544-1.553.

Fracture shell-like fracture.

Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Uruguay. Natural citrine overall distribution in nature is small, the main places of origin are Brazil, Madagascar, Uruguay and so on. Among them, Brazil's citrine is more famous, its body bright and clear, less impurities, by the crystal enthusiasts and collectors favorite.

Properties

The hardness of citrine is seven, and it is known as crystal topaz in the gemstone world, and its color ranges from light yellow, positive yellow, orange-yellow, olive-yellow to golden yellow. Because of its outstanding brightness and color, glassy luster and shell-like fracture, it can be called top quality as long as it is transparent and polished, and is far more translucent than topaz, it is highly favored by consumers and is often cut into pendants or rings.

Maintenance

1. citrine is more afraid of strong light, in the citrine purification can not use the sunshine method, this is due to the strong light will cause some damage to the surface of them, resulting in its fading or loss of luster.

2. Citrine is also more afraid of collision, in the cleaning or some outdoor sports, must remember to take off the citrine or protection, to prevent cracks.