citrine

Meanings

• noun

  A yellow variety of quartz, commonly found in a crystal form.

  - "The citrine crystal glowed in the sunlight."
  - "She collected various types of citrine for her mineral collection."

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Variants

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citrine , citrines

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Etymology

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From Old French 'citrine' meaning 'yellow' or 'orange' and from the Latin 'citrina' meaning 'yellow'.

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Trivia

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1. Citrine is sometimes called 'the merchant's stone' because it was often sold as topaz but at a lower price.

2. Citrine is the birthstone for November.

3. The largest citrine crystal ever found weighed over 20 kg (44 lbs).

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Related Concepts

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1. Quartz: Citrine is a type of quartz and shares many of its physical and chemical properties.

2. Amber: Both citrine and amber are yellow or orange-colored minerals, but amber is fossilized tree resin.

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Culture

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Citrine has been used as an ornamental stone for thousands of years. In ancient civilizations, it was believed to have healing properties and was used to protect against evil thoughts and negative energies. In literature, citrine is mentioned in various works, including 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, where it is described as a valuable treasure.

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