Citrine 6mm Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon

Featuring an intriguing style and honey-gold hue, this citrine sugarloaf cabochon offers a square shape with rounded, pyramid-like sides. The concave edges of this gemstone form cleaner facets and provide a heavier look to the gem. Use the gemstone individually, in a pair to make earrings or match it with gems of similar or complementary colors for complex designs. Citrine is one of the birthstones for November. Citrine, although often mistakenly referred to as topaz, belongs to the quartz family. The yellow color of this gemstone is due to the presence of iron in the trigonal crystal structure. Named for its bright citrus color, citrine can present a range of yellow hues, from pale yellow to deep brownish gold. Though gemstone-quality citrine is rare, Rio Grande offers the highest quality citrine available. According to folklore, citrine conveys the power of the sun.

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Gemstone type: Citrine
Stone shape: Square
Stone size: 6mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Yellow
Enhancement: Heat-treated (H)
Mohs hardness: 7
Refractive index: 1.544–1.553
Specific gravity: 2.65
Mineral source: BRAZIL
Cutting center: India