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Chemical formula
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SiO 2 |
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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 |
Large: 4.0-5.0cm Extra: 5.0-6.0cm |
Citrine Quartz crystallized in the form of a druse of intense orange color.
The name Citrino 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, since the minerals are natural and no pieces are identical. The size is approximate.