Citrine crystal cluster
measuring 11 x 10cms at the widest points x 3cms high
weight 528 grams
Citrine is a variety of Quartz
Citrine energises every level of life. It cleanses the chakras and opens the intuition. Citrine attracts wealth, prosperity and success. It imparts joy, wonder, delight and enthusiasm. Raises self-esteem and self-confidence. Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect. Citrine promotes motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression. Enhances concentration and revitalises the mind. It releases negative traits, depression, fears and phobias. Emotionally balancing.
The color of citrine is due to small amounts (approximately 40 parts per million) of iron (Fe3+) impurities in the crystal structure of quartz. The difference between citrine and amethyst is only the oxidation state of the iron impurities present in the quartz. Subjecting amethyst to heat will reduce the oxidation state of the iron impurities in the quartz structure thereby causing amethyst's purple color to fade and become yellow to reddish-orange (citrine), green, or colorless depending on the site and original oxidation state of the iron impurities present and depending on the amount and duration of the heat applied. The heating process can occur naturally or synthetically.
