Citrine needs to pay attention to the following issues:
1. First of all, citrine is afraid of strong light. When purifying citrine, the sunlight method cannot be used. This is due to the strong Light will cause certain damage to their surfaces, causing them to fade or lose their luster.
2. Citrine is also more afraid of collisions. The average hardness of crystal is around 7-8, which is a little harder than glass, so it is still relatively fragile. When cleaning or doing some outdoor sports, you must remember to take off the citrine or protect it to prevent cracks.
3. All jade stones are afraid of chemicals such as strong acids and alkalis, and citrine is no exception. These chemicals will cause the surface of the crystal to lose luster and other deterioration. Be careful to take off the citrine when putting on makeup or taking a shower.
Tips for purchasing citrine
Dark orange citrine is considered the most valuable because its color is rich and mellow, giving people a royal and noble feeling. . In ancient my country, the emperor's clothing was of this color, and ordinary people were absolutely prohibited from using this royal color. But the bright lemon color with a slight green tint is also very popular. If the clarity of citrine is not high, or the color is gray or brown, the price will be lower. The main origin of citrine is in Brazil, and its quality is also high. However, many citrines on the domestic market are made from amethyst that is heated and faded.
Many citrines on the domestic market are made from amethyst that has been heated and faded. The color is light, not glamorous, and the tone is a bit thin. Although they are all quartz, it is generally believed that the value of this type of citrine is not as high as that of natural citrine. For very light-colored citrine, some jewelers will also use irradiation to enhance the color of the gemstone to make the gemstone look more gorgeous. Citrines of this type are abundant in quantity and relatively cheap, and their color will never change at normal room temperature, so they are generally accepted by the public.
(1) Look at the material selection: For crystal products with well-selected materials, there should be no gas-liquid inclusions distributed in the form of star points, clouds and floc. The texture is pure, smooth and crystal clear. If there are cracks and spots of different shades, it is a defective product.
(2) Look at the workmanship: The processing of crystal products is divided into two types, namely grinding and engraving. For example, crystal necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. are abrasive products; Guanyin statues, painted snuff bottles, etc. are sculptures. A well-made crystal product should be exquisite, which can not only fully display the external beauty of the crystal product (shape, style, symmetry, etc.), but also maximize its inner beauty (crystal and translucent color).
(3) Look at polishing: The quality of polishing directly affects the value of crystal products. Crystal must be polished with emery during the processing process. Rough production will leave traces of friction on the surface of the crystal. Good crystal products naturally have better transparency and luster. According to the local dialect, they are "fire head and foot".