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Citrine, also called '''citrine quartz''' or '''citrine topaz''', is an Amber -coloured Gemstone . It is a form of Quartz with ferric Iron impurities, and is rarely found naturally. Most commercial citrine is in fact artificially heated Amethyst or Smoky Quartz . Brazil is the leading producer of naturally mined citrine, with much of its production coming from the state of Rio Grande Do Sul .International Colored Gemstone Association page on citrine {Link without Title} In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. Citrine is one of two traditional Birthstones for the month of November . NOTES EXTERNAL LINKS See also: List Of Minerals |
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