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Mineral Specimen

Honey Citrine 22ct Mineral Specimen

$187.50$8.52/ct

Yellow / GoldCushion22 ctOne of a kind

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A natural honey citrine weighing 22 carats mined in Pakistan. Presented as found, on its natural matrix. Specimens are valued for crystal form and undamaged terminations rather than facetable clarity.

Care. Easy to live with. Warm soapy water.

Avoid prolonged high heat, which can shift colour. Treatment. Much commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst.

Natural citrine tends toward a paler, smokier yellow; deep orange-red material is usually treated.

Specification

Species: Citrine
Variety: Honey Citrine
Weight: 22 ct
Cut: Cushion
Colour: Yellow / Gold
Origin: Pakistan
Treatment: Much commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine tends toward a paler, smokier yellow; deep orange-red material is usually treated.
Mohs hardness: 7
Refractive index: 1.544 - 1.553
Specific gravity: 2.65
Crystal system: Trigonal
Chemical formula: SiO2

Ships from Peshawar, Pakistan. Dispatched within 1–3 working days, tracked and insured. Free worldwide over $500.

Returns. 30 days, unworn and in original packaging. Custom-set jewellery is excluded.

What to look for in citrine

Honey and Madeira tones command more than pale lemon. Because large clean crystals are common, citrine is one of the best values in gemstones for statement-sized stones above 10 carats.

Value is driven by: Colour depth (honey/Madeira premium), size for statement pieces.

Living with this stone

Easy to live with. Warm soapy water. Avoid prolonged high heat, which can shift colour.

Birthstone: November
Anniversary: 13th
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Gemini

Citrine questions, answered

Is my citrine natural or heated amethyst?

Most deep orange citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst, and this is standard, permanent and accepted. Natural citrine is usually a lighter, slightly smoky yellow. Neither is a lesser stone, but disclosure matters for collectors.

What is the difference between honey and lemon citrine?

These are colour descriptions, not species. Honey citrine is a warm golden-brown, lemon is a bright pale yellow, and Madeira is a deep reddish-orange. Honey and Madeira are generally more valuable.

Can citrine be worn every day?

Yes. At Mohs 7 with no cleavage, citrine handles daily wear well. It is one of the more practical choices for a large statement ring.

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