Geological Profile
Mineral Group: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 7 (Mohs Scale)
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Colour: Pale yellow to golden honey, amber, or smoky orange; colour is due to traces of iron within the crystal lattice
Common Sources:
Citrine is found in Brazil, Zambia, Russia, Spain, and Madagascar. Naturally occurring Citrine is relatively rare compared to the abundance of heat-altered material available on the market.
Formation:
Citrine forms when Quartz containing trace amounts of iron is subjected to heat during its formation, either naturally via geothermal activity or through heating during geological processes. The iron content transforms the clear or purple Quartz into golden hues.
Interesting Fact:
Citrine’s name comes from the Latin citrina, meaning "yellow." It was historically worn to ward off negativity and attract wealth, and is still known today as the "merchant’s stone."
Metaphysical Insight
Citrine is a stone of personal power, manifestation, and joy. It is said to energise the solar plexus and support goal-setting, creativity, and abundance. Its warm, radiant energy makes it a favourite for boosting confidence and clearing emotional fog.
Energy Associations
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Chakras: Solar Plexus (primary), Sacral
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Zodiac Signs: Leo, Gemini, Aries
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Element: Fire
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Planetary Influence: Sun, Jupiter
Emotional & Spiritual Benefits
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Supports confidence, willpower, and decision-making
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Encourages joy, positivity, and self-expression
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Stimulates creative energy and motivation
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Aids in manifesting prosperity and personal success
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Helps clear emotional heaviness and mental blocks
Common Uses
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Carried or worn for confidence and creativity
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Placed in workspaces or studios to support focus and ambition
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Used in rituals or grids for manifesting goals
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Kept in financial areas for a prosperous mindset
Affirmation:
"I step into my power and create with joy, clarity, and confidence."
Natural vs. Heat-Treated Citrine
Natural Citrine:
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Pale yellow to honey gold in colour
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Typically found in clusters or as slender points
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Has a subtle, grounding energetic feel
Heat-Treated Citrine (from Amethyst or Smoky Quartz):
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Rich golden to burnt orange hues
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Most common form on the commercial market
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Created through artificial or enhanced heat exposure, mimicking natural geological processes
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Still widely used in energy work for manifestation, joy, and warmth
Varieties of Citrine
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Natural Citrine: Typically pale, often translucent or smoky
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Heat-Treated Citrine: Bright orange-yellow, usually repurposed from Amethyst
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Congo Citrine: A deeper-toned natural variety, often in raw or rough form
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Citrine with Smoky Inclusions: A natural combination of both stones, valued for its balanced energy
Disclaimer
Crystals are a natural form from the earth. The item you receive may be different from the exact image you see. Crystals have their own imperfections, shapes and colours and no two pieces are identical. All crystal properties are metaphysical in nature and they can be used alongside but not replace medical advice.