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How is citrine formed?

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== == Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst to form ametrine and bi-colored quartz. found this on the following site: http://www.rosiejiggs.co.uk/gemstones.htm Citrine, a form of quartz crystal, may have derived its brownish-orange tint from irradiation. Amethyst quartz crystals can also be turned to a citrine color by heating them.

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Chrysoprase gemstones are results of lateritization of nicklelifeous serpentinites or other ultramafic ophiolite rocks. They also casued by deep weathering. The colour of chrysoprase is normally apply green.

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Is citrine a rock?

Citrine is a mineral, not a rock.


What is more valuable quartz or citrine?

Citrine is a variety of quartz.


What is the melting point of citrine?

The melting point of citrine is 1650 +/- 75 Celsius. Citrine is from the quartz family and occurs naturally in nature.


What is the chemical components of citrine?

Citrine is a yellow form of quartz (SiO2).


Is citrine rare?

Citrine is a variety of Quartz whose color ranges from pale yellow to brown. Citrine is rarely found naturally. Most commercial Citrine is artificially heated smoky quartz or Amethyst. To answer the question ...Natural Citrine is rare,Man made it is very common.


What is citrine made of?

Citrine is made up of a variety colors of quartz and topaz.


What is the symbol for citrine?

Chemically, the symbol is SiO2, the same as quartz, of which citrine is a variety.


Can amethyst melt?

Yes, it changes to citrine, another type of quartz. (Citrine is yellow)


Where to find citrine in wizard 101?

You can get Citrine from the Reagent Vendor in the Oasis for 15 coins.


Where can one find more information about Citrine pendants?

More information about Citrine pendants can be found at a jeweler. Ask about Citrine pendants and they will be able to give all the information about them.


What does an ametrine stone look like?

It has two shades of color [half amethyst and half citrine] 1) violet (color of amethyst stone) 2) yellow (color of citrine stone) amethyst+citrine = ametrine half amethyst and half citrine


Can the gem stone citrine cut glass?

Citrine is a form of quartz. Quartz will scratch glass.