Natural Citrine Points Madagascar

Natural Citrine Points from Madagascar

Citrine

Citrine is a yellow to orange variety of quartz and derives its colour from traces of iron in the crystal lattice. The natural form is rare and appreciated for its warm, transparent appearance. Its colour can range from pale yellow to deep amber.

Citrine is found in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and the United States, among others. Its chemical formula is SiO₂, and it crystallises in the trigonal system. Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. An important distinction is made between natural citrine and citrine created by heating amethyst or smoky quartz. This so-called "burnt amethyst" often has a darker orange or reddish-brown colour, and we always explicitly indicate which variant it is.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Citrine

Points

Our collection of points includes natural as well as polished and polished specimens, sourced from various countries. We supply points from Madagascar, China, Brazil and India, among others. These differences in origin create distinct variations in shape, finish and appearance.

Madagascar points are generally a bit more substantial in shape, with rounder facets and a more robust look. Chinese points, on the other hand, are tighter and sharper cut, often a bit smaller and with a more refined finish. Both countries usually supply hexagonal shapes. The points from India are usually square in ground shape and slightly less pointed than the variants from China, giving them a character of their own.

Most items have a minimum order of 500 grams. You will receive a selection from the range available at that time. We always select the most beautiful and varied combinations according to our own taste. Please note that sizes may vary per stone type, country and delivery, so the size selection may be wider. We try to indicate this as best we can in the product information.

We have divided the points into the following categories:
Points per Piece  |  Points per Weight