No, citrine is not the same as topaz, as both have different physical, chemical, and optical properties. Citrine is a type of quartz with a glassy luster, while topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine. Citrine comes only in yellow, while topaz comes in many appealing shades ranging from yellow and pink to blue. Both stones are valued very differently, with topaz being more valuable and durable than citrine.