CITRINE (South Africa) 

Citrine’s name is derived from the French word citron, meaning lemon.  It is a yellow/brown variety of quartz, with impurities of colloidal iron giving its color.  Natural Citrine is rare & is a smoky dark yellow to light yellow.  Most Citrine in cluster form on the market today is heat treated Amethyst.  When heated to temperatures above 500ºC, most Amethyst will turn a dark orange/red/brown color, and is then sold as citrine.  

– Associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra, zodiac sign of Leo & vibrates to the number 6.

– Premier stone of manifestation & personal will.  Meditation or intention setting with this stone will enhance one’s manifestation abilities tenfold. 

– Carries the power of the sun – is energizing and life-giving.

– Clears the mind of distraction, allowing one to see more clearly their path of action, to achieve goals. 

– Creative & imaginative, it transforms dreams into tangible forms.

– Gives energy and enthusiasm to life. 

– Transmutes, dissipates, and grounds negative energy. Never needs to be cleaned or cleared.

– Encourages fullness of life, fresh beginnings, and new pursuits.

– Physically beneficial to calm anxiety and help one lose weight by boosting metabolism and energy levels. 

Hardness: 7 Mohs

Specific Gravity: 2.6-2.7 

Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553