Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Specimens like this one are

Specimens like this one are not often seen in just any mineral gallery

Its name comes from the Greek words "chrysos" and "kolla" meaning gold and glue

also referred to as serpent stars

There are a few hairline cracks that were likely stabilized

also known as fossil wood

Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Specimens like this one arePendant 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.