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Yellow Quartz
Yellow Quartz

Yellow Quartz

Yellow Quartz

A species of Quartz

More popularly known as citrine, yellow Quartz was first appreciated in the Greek Hellenistic Age over two thousand years ago. It is an alternative birthstone for the month of November, although that position is more usually filled by topaz (which is visually similar to citrine). Traces of iron are responsible for this stone's yellow tint.

General Info About Yellow Quartz

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Physical Properties of Yellow Quartz

Colors
Yellow
Streak
White
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Chemical Properties of Yellow Quartz

Formula
SiO2
Elements listed
O, Si
Common Impurities
Fe

Optical Properties of Yellow Quartz

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
Birefringence
0.009
Pleochroism
Weakly dichroic
Dispersion
0.013
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

Characteristics of Yellow Quartz

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