Durable gemstone with a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Hardness scale.
Durable gemstone with a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Hardness scale. November birthstone Citrine, is the recommended gift for the 13th Wedding Anniversary signifying faddily and bliss. The gemstone of joy and contentment, citrine illuminates the sunny disposition of those who wear it. Sunny and affordable, citrine is the perfect complement to any jewelry wardrobe blending especially well with pastel colors and bright polished surfaces.
Brazil is one of the main sources for Citrine, and Bolivia has also become a leading producers, also found in African countries such as Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia.
Of all the earth toned gemstone Citrine is known for having good luster and is available in all sizes generally intense orange colors are most valuable. To clean use warm soapy water and a soft brushes. Avoid contact with harsh chemicals. Some Citrine weather treated or not may fade if exposed to sunlight or heat for a long periods of time, because of this you should never ware your citrine jewelry while sunbathing or when using a tanning bed. Ask your jeweler at Gemstone Jewelers for details regarding special enhancements and care.