CITRINE

Citrine is rare in nature. In the days before modern gemology, yellow quartz was often confused with topaz. Today the trade still needs clear language: natural citrine, heated amethyst sold as citrine, and other yellow look-alikes.

Gemstone Laboratory documents identity and treatments so manufacturers and dealers share one description. Color alone is never enough.

This page is a reference for the species. Verify numbered GRA reports under Certificate.