Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Oval Apatite comes from the Greek

Apatite comes from the Greek word "apate" meaning deceive

Commonly found in India and Russia

Many of the specimens found today are from dumping areas located around the mine

It will rarely be found white or colorless

Citrine Pendant - Sterling Silver - Oval Apatite comes from the GreekPendant Length: 16mm 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.