Citrine Stone Beads
The
color of Citrine stones are yellow and from this yellow color, the
stones have derived this name Citrine. For making commercial beads
and gems, the citrine stones are heated at different temperatures.
When citrine stones are heated, the yellow color gets darker to gold
brown. That is the reason, why the citrine stone beads have dark
yellow to gold-brown color. The citrine beads are very beautiful and
widely used for the commercial trade. Citrine stone made beads were
also used for trade in the ancient period also. Brazil is the prime producing country of Citrine stone beads. It is believed that these beads assist in removing the influences related with the dark earth dream so that one may enter a new dream that supports escalation. The bead sizes are mostly in chips or spherical and faceted in nature. Some of the features of these beads are:
- Having color range from yellow to orange.
- Are also available in crystalline form.
- Usually heated amethyst.
- Considered as very good for jewelry.
Citrine Stone
Chemical Formula: SiO2
Mineral Family: Quartz
Color: Yellow
Hardness: 7
Specific Gravity: 2.6 - 2.7
Citrine is a pale yellow variety of crystalline quartz resembling topaz. It is considered an alternative to topaz but, topaz being a separate mineral, this can be confusing and therefore should not be used. Being one of the most affordable gemstones, Citrine is durable, slightly softer and has less brilliance than precious topaz. Citrine derives its name from the French word "citron" meaning lemon. The different shades range from yellow, gold, orange brown shades of transparent quartz.
Citrine is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes. Most citrine is mined in Brazil, from the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Citrine is available in different sizes and can be made into beautiful jewelry. Noted for bright yellow colors, high clarities and large sizes, citrine is sometimes produced by heating amethysts. The natural color of citrine blends well with the yellow gleam of polished gold and thus is ideally suited for jewelry.
