A vibrant crystal formation of citrine, showcasing its yellow to orange color and trigonal structure, from Brazil.
Geological Information:
- Location: Brazil (notably in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná) - Type: Citrine (a type of quartz mineral) - Chemical Composition: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) - Age: Approximately 500-600 million years old (Neoproterozoic-Cambrian era) - Formation: Pegmatitic and hydrothermal veins, specifically in the granitic rocks of the Brazilian Shield - Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale - Distinctive Features: Yellow to orange color, trigonal structure, and high clarity, characteristic of citrine.
This description provides the essential geological information about the Citrine from Brazil, including its location, type, chemical composition, age, formation process, hardness, and distinctive features.
