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Chemical formula
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SiO2 _ |
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Crystalline system
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Hexagonal / Trigonal |
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Class
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oxides |
| Origin | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Size |
Medium: 3.0-4.0cm Large: 4.0-5.0cm |
Massive Citrine Quartz of intense orange color.
The name of Citrine comes from the French citron (lemon). Its color can vary from pale yellow to orange.
The natural yellow color is due to the presence of iron (Fe3+). In this case its color comes from heating the amethyst.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown as the minerals are natural and no piece is identical. The size is approximate.