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Introduction
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Legends & Lore |
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The first occurrences of Citrine being utilized by man were in Greece in the
Hellenistic period (end of the 4th to the end of the 1st century BC). |
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The first use of Citrine by the Romans was in intaglios and cabochon in the
first centuries after the birth of Christ. |
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In former times Citrine was used as a protective talisman against the plague,
bad skin and evil thoughts. |
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Citrine promotes creativity, helps personal clarity and eliminates self-destructive
tendencies. |
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Citrine was commonly used as a charm against snakebites and other venomous
reptiles. |
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Amongst its many medicinal uses Citrine is believed to aid digestion, remove
toxins from the body, and be useful in the treatment of depression, constipation
and diabetes. |
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Just The Facts |
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Citrine occurs naturally in proximity to Amethyst and is a related mineral. |
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Citrine like Amethyst is a form of Quartz. |
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All forms of quartz are piezoelectric, making for important applications in
electronics. |
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Colors range from pale yellow to yellowish-brown and “Madeira” red, after
the color of the wine. |
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The yellow color is from the presence of iron, the darker the color - the
higher the grade. |
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Traditionally the “Madeira” shades were valued higher but these days many
people prefer Citrine’s brighter lemon tones. |
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Citrine is readily available and very affordable in large sizes. |
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Most of the high-grade Citrine mined today comes from Uruguay, Brazil and
many African nations. Natural citrine can also be found in the Ural Mountains
of Russia, in Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar. |
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Citrine can be easily confused with topaz and has even been called “Topaz
Quartz”. |
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