Faceted Citrine with 5 mm from Congo – 10 piece
Faceted Citrine from Congo measuring approx. 5 mm. Offered are 10 comparable specimens with a warm golden yellow to honey colored appearance and lively light reflections. The round faceting creates an attractive sparkle and highlights the clear transparent appearance of these cut Citrine stones especially well. Shape color tone and cut details may vary slightly.
Geology & Origin
Citrine is the yellow variety of the mineral Quartz and is among the most popular gemstones used in jewelry and collections worldwide. Its coloration is usually caused by natural iron content within the crystal structure. The mineral forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatitic environments where transparent crystals can develop under suitable conditions. Congo produces attractive Citrine material with warm coloration and good transparency that is well suited for faceted gemstones. The offered specimens show the typical appearance of polished Citrine in gemstone quality.
Application Note
The stone is well suited for jewelry creations such as rings pendants earrings or fine collector pieces. Despite its good durability faceted Citrine should be stored carefully and protected from strong impacts.