Citrine 10x13-14x17mm Faceted Tumble Nugget - 15-16 Inch november_citrine and forms within a host

and forms within a host rock such as ironstone or sandstone

from translucent to opaque

When skillfully cut and polished

manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

Citrine 10x13-14x17mm Faceted Tumble Nugget - 15-16 Inch november_citrine and forms within a hostCitrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It may also contain rainbow to colored or sparkling inclusions. The name comes from the French word for lemon, citron. It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE.