Is Citrine a gemstone?

.Citrine is a natural fine stone of pale yellow color.

It belongs to the large Quartz family.

The name Citrine comes from the Latin "citrus" in reference to its lemon yellow color.

The main deposits are in Brazil, Bolivia, Madagascar...

Real Citrine or Heated Amethyst

.Citrine is rare in its natural state .

.Natural Citrines are the most valued even if their color is much less intense than that of a treated Citrine.

.Most of the Citrines sold commercially are actually from heated Amethyst.

The violet color of heated Amethyst then becomes golden yellow to amber yellow or even caramel .

This commonly used treatment has been recognized and accepted for many decades .

.Due to this treatment, treated Citrine has a high availability on the market.

Meaning

.Citrine symbolizes the sun and its heat , it is the stone of abundance and prosperity .

.It attracts success and achievement .

Myths and legends

.In ancient times, Citrine was known as a lucky stone and used as a protective talisman against the evil eye.

In the Middle Ages it was worn to protect against snake bites.

.Symbol of wealth and prosperity, traders wore Citrines.

. Native American shamans used Citrine in their rites to remove mental barriers from a person, so that they would regain their vitality.