Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Agates have been used for

Agates have been used for decorative purposes as far back as 5000 years ago

trace amounts of Gallium

5 ozFossil Type & Species: Concretion & Flexicalymene ouzreguiLocation: Anti-Atlas Region

leaving two of the faces larger than the others

Here is an eye-catching example of almandine garnets settled nicely into a schist matrix

Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Agates have been used forPendant Length: 16 mm Setting: Prong Citrine is a variety of quartz. It gets its name from the Latin word "citron". The color of citrine is not fully understood. Some citrine is colored from aluminum based centers and irradiation. This is similar to smoky quartz. More common, commercial grade citrine is often amethyst that has been heated to extreme temperatures, essentially baking it to the proper color. This is citrine by scientific standards.