noun
- a pale yellow variety of quartz used as a gemstone
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The jeweler displayed a beautiful citrin pendant in the window.
- Citrin is often confused with topaz due to its similar golden color.
- She chose citrin earrings to match her autumn outfit.
- The mineral collection included specimens of amethyst, rose quartz, and citrin.
- Natural citrin is rarer than the heat-treated variety commonly sold.
- The citrin gemstone caught the light beautifully in the ring setting.