Citrine is a yellow or golden stone said to be full of the Sun’s energy. It is the birthstone of November, is best used to stimulate the Sacral, Solar Plexus, and Crown chakras. It is also very versatile when it comes to zodiac signs, being good Aries, Gemini, Leo, and Libra.

It is an air element stone and is related to Jupiter when it comes to planetary movements. It is said to be associated with raising energy levels, and enjoyment in life. But these facts you could’ve found anywhere! That’s not why you’re here, are you? So here are some lesser-known facts about this beautiful yellow stone! So, did you know…

It’s disputed that the word Citrine is either derived from the French word for lemons; ‘citron’ or the Latin word yellow, ‘citrina’. Regardless, it is the perfect marriage of the two meanings!

Before 1556, this stone was called the yellow quartz. But then people had the sense to give it a unique name which was easily identifiable like the stone itself is.

A common name by which it is called is the merchant’s stone. That is because of its metaphysical quality to manifest wealth and success. It is said that if you put this stone in your wallet, it will not only attract wealth but also help you maintain it. That could be a great quality for someone who’s struggling with money!

Yellow Topaz and Citrine are practically impossible to tell apart from the naked eye. One can easily be confused with the other, even by most experts. The only way to tell the difference is by conduction a hardness test.

A lot of Citrines in the market today are produced by heat-treating Amethysts or Smoky Quartzes. The naturally found Citrine is pale in color, hence a little less aesthetic. Heat-treated ones have a deeper color, sometimes with a reddish tint to it.

As much as they are a disciple of the Sun, Citrines can fade in color if they are exposed to sunlight for long hours. They are also very vulnerable to scratching and need special taking care of.