Brazilian Citrine

Citrine

Citrine is a transparent, yellow variety of quartz. Its name is derived from the Latin word citrus, by way of the French citrin or citron (lemon). Citrine is one of the most popular yellow gemstones and has been used since ancient Egyptian times. There is disagreement as to which trace elements are responsible for its color. Not all yellow quartz is considered citrine, such as quartz stained by iron inclusions or coatings. Natural citrine is rare; most commercially available "citrine" is produced by heating amethyst or smoky quartz.

Citrine (colour)

Citrine is a colour, the most common reference for which is certain coloured varieties of quartz which are a medium deep shade of golden yellow. Citrine has been summarized at various times as yellow, greenish-yellow, brownish yellow or orange.

citrine

Noun

1. A goldish-yellow colour, like that of a lemon.
2. A brownish-yellow quartz.

Adjective

1. Of a goldish-yellow colour.