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