Citrine meaning & facts
Citrine is a birthstone for November. Citrine is linked with optimism, energy and success, and is sometimes called the "merchant's stone".
- Birth month
- November
- Colour
- Yellow to orange
- Mineral
- Quartz
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Main sources
- Brazil, Bolivia and Spain
Citrine facts
- Its name comes from the French citron, meaning lemon.
- Natural citrine is rare; most citrine sold is heat-treated amethyst.
- Citrine and amethyst can occur together in one crystal, called ametrine.
November also has another birthstone: Topaz.
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What does citrine mean?
Citrine is linked with optimism, energy and success, and is sometimes called the "merchant's stone".
What month is citrine the birthstone for?
Citrine is a birthstone for November. The other November birthstone is Topaz.
How hard is citrine?
Citrine rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.