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Gemstone

Citrine

Citrine — reference photo

Citrine is a gemstone with the chemical formula SiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 (Mohs scale) and vitreous luster.

Citrine properties

TypeGemstone
Chemical formulaSiO2
Mohs hardness7 (Mohs scale)
LusterVitreous
Typical colorsYellow to brownish-yellow
FormationFormed from volcanic activity and metamorphic processes
Rarity6 / 10

Mohs hardness 7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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