BURNT AMETHYST (FALSE CITRINE) - Brazil
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When amethyst is artificially heated to a high temperature it loses its purple colour and turns yellow, orange or brown. The colour change is due to oxidation of iron impurities within the crystal structure.
Burnt amethyst is sometimes incorrectly sold as citrine.
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Size: approx. 8.5 x 4.5 x 4 centimetres
Weight: 166 grams
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