The name comes from the old French word for lemon, citrin .
Citrine is a yellow, semiprecious variety of quartz resembling topaz.
Citrine and topaz are the birthstones of the month of November. Amethyst can be treated to change it to citrine. Along with the basic orange-yellow citrine is the dark orange red to vivid pumpkin madeira citrine which are both found worldwide. Citrines should be protected from strong light and heat due to this being the nature of their conception. The citrine is widely used in jewelry due to its availability, affordability, and durability.