Citrine Gemstone - Strand View Certificate

Derived from French word Citrine meaning yellow, Citrine is the only member of quartz family which is bestowed with extreme clarity. Its color varies from yellow to orange, however to enhance its color it is heated at hot temperature. In the ancient times it was sometimes confused with topaz. As a general practice it is found in volcanic rocks especially in Madagascar, Brazil and United States. It is considered as the birth stone of persons born in month of November and also considered as the lucky stone for couple celebrating 13th year of their marriage anniversary. As it is an easily available stone it is an easy going stone which does not require specific care to look after it and can be worn in all types of working conditions whether you are working in water or in dust it can be easily cleaned. The hardness of stone measures 7.5 on Mohs scale which makes its scratch resistant. In earlier days it was regarded as stone protecting the user from the impact of plague, skin diseases and worst effects of evil spirits.