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November birthstone: Citrine

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Citrine, the November birthstone, is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown.
Citrine
Most citrine on the market today is actually heat-treated amethyst because natural citrine is found only in large quartz deposits in small amounts.
Citrine is a 7.0 on the Mohs scale.
A popular gemstone on the market is a mixture of half amethyst and half citrine and is given the name ametrine.
Ametrine
Citrine is oftenly confused with the more expensive orange-yellow topaz and is at times sold as topaz by unfair dealers.
Citrine is believed to increase the creativity and the feelings of joy.
Its name comes from an old French word for lemon: “citrin”.
Citrine is mined mainly in Brazil, but also found in Bolivia and some parts of Africa.
Citrines come in vivid yellows and oranges, and also the unusual and extremely popular “madeira red.”
Madeira red citrine
People carried citrine as a protective talisman against the plague, bad skin and evil thoughts.
It was used also as a charm against snake bytes and venom.
Yellow and orange colors of the citrine gemstone were said to protect from dangers when traveling, to send away evil, and to keep safe from sickness.
Citrine
It is still used by healing practitioners to remove toxins from the body and to treat muscular disorders, as well as help stimulate healing in general.
It is said that wearing citrine will improve memory, make you feel more optimistic, and give you more energy in everything you do.
The magnetic powers of citrine are believed to relieve depression, fear, and give you the confidence that you need to continue with success in your life.
Known as the “Merchant’s Stone’, if citrine is placed in a cash drawer it is known to work like a magnet for sales.
It is the anniversary stone for the 13th year of marriage.
November birthstone