November - Citrine andTopaz

Citrine and Topaz are the two birthstones for November. Both are fairly abundant making them affordably priced. These two November birthstones are known for their calming energies and can be found around the world.

(Topaz description is listed on the Gemstones History and Properties page)

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CITRINE ​ATTRIBUTES:

Abundance, Reward, Optimism, Self-expression, Enthusiasm, Creativity.

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​HISTORY: 

Its name is derived from the Latin word citrina because of its pale-yellow citrus color (due to its iron content). From the earliest of times, citrine was called the "sun stone" and the gemstone was thought capable of holding sunlight and useful in the protection from snakebites.  It was thought to improve communication and to attract wealth.

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​GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES: 

Citrine is a macrocrystalline form of quartz, as are amethyst, aventurine and rose quartz. It is a mineral based on silicon dioxide. Natural citrines are rare. Gem-quality transparent specimens of citrine with good color are very rare. The best examples come from Brazil, Madagascar, and the former USSR. The stone is also found in Colorado, Spain, France, and Scotland. Deposits of natural-colored citrine have been mined in Brazil, the leading producer, as well as the United States, Madagascar, Argentina, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Russia, Scotland, and Spain. Due to its color, citrine is sometimes confused with yellow topaz, yellow beryl, and yellow tourmaline. Like other members of the quartz family, citrine crystal veins typically form from molten magma or from a mineral solution in the rock deposited through precipitation.

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​METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: 

Citrine has been referred to as the "success stone," "merchant's stone" or "money stone." Because of its yellow color, citrine is thought of as a joyous stone with sunshiny energy to brighten up the lives of those who work with it and wear it. The color of the solar plexus chakra is yellow, so citrine is associated with this chakra. It is thought to have a positive influence that can relieve backache and combat depression, negative energy and problems with the liver, spleen, digestive system, and the bladder.

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​Note: All properties listed have been collected from various sources. This information is not meant to treat medical conditions. You should always follow the advice of medical professionals per their diagnoses. Tracey’s Treasures LLC does not guarantee the validity of any of the information collected.