Is lemon quartz and citrine the same thing?

[Magic_Stick]

I am almost positive it is but I want to make sure. If it''s different, how so?

Thanks in advance!

 

[chrono]

Yes and no. Citrine falls into the family of lemon quartz but not all lemon quartz are citrines. I have read that the term lemon quartz is applied to some types of quartz that have been irradiated, or also known as Oro Verde. There is a company by the name of Empresa Brasileira de Radiacoes Ltda. of Brazil that does this and they also "make" green prasiolite and improve the colors of a number of other gems.

 

[Stone Hunter]

Oh that's interesting. I saw a lovely "lemon quartz" ring at a local jewelry store. I haven't seen any loose stones quite like it, I bet it was irradiated!! TFS!