Crystal Database

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Citrine

Citrine is the orange variety of Quartz, its colouration due to ferric iron impurities. Citrine is less common than Amethyst, and natural Citrine is relatively expensive.

Unless stated otherwise, most commercially available Citrine is Amethyst, which has been artificially subjected to heat, and tends to be opaque. This process can be reversed by irradiating, and irradiation and heating can occur in nature.

Natural Citrine makes for stunning jewellery pieces.

Metaphysical Properties

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Citrine is known as the Merchant’s Stone, as it helps to attract abundance, and can be used to acquire wealth. Citrine never needs cleansing or clearing and can be used to charge other crystals.

Citrine stimulates creativity, focus and personal power. Citrine is nurturing, harmonises relationship dynamics and cuts to the root of problems.

Citrine instils happiness, dispels fear, and cleanses the aura.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Citrine is useful for treating disorders of the digestive system, including the stomach, spleen and intestines.

Citrine can help with blood circulation disorders.

Citrine helps to relieve menstrual pain, and the symptoms of menopause and assists with urinary problems.

Citrine stimulates motivation, self worth and optimism.

Colour:

pale yellow, lemon, deep amber

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Hexagonal, Rhombohedral terminations

Formations:

clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂ minor Fe³ impurities

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Smokey Citrine

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.