Citrine

Oh Citrine, be still my heart. A beautiful faceted Citrine always looks stunning to me. In a previous blog I talked about heat treated vs natural Citrine. I think both are beautiful. I also own both in my collection. Let's get on with the learning.

Citrine is a form of Quartz crystal. Typically Citrine is yellow but the shade and clarity can vary like all minerals. Most Citrine on the market today is heat treated Amethyst. The treatment mimics what occurs naturally in the Earth it's just given a boost to accelerate the process (keep in mind I'm not a Geologist). Natural Citrine is a softer shade of yellow between orange and green. Heat treated Citrine many times is a darker orange color. At times the stone may look burnt.

Natural Citrine

Alternate Names

Citron

Lemon Quartz

Yellow Quartz

Chemical Formula

SiO2

Localities

Brazil

Congo

Zambia

Madagascar

Crystal System

Trigonal

MOHs Scale

7

Metaphysical Properties

Restores a sense of individuality

Boosts Mental Stimulation

Cleanses Emotional Toxins

Chakra

Solar Plexus

Sacral

Zodiac

Aries

Gemini

Libra

Leo

Numerology

6

Planet

Sun

Element

Fire