CITRINE

(pronounced SI-treen)

Hardness: 7

Colors: A clear, pale yellow or golden yellow.

Sources: Brazil, Spain, Madagascar, & Russia yield the best stones.

Facts: Gem-quality clear citrine is rare.  Most of the citrine on the

market is heat-treated amethyst.  Although citrine has a good luster

and is transparent, its value is quite low compared to amethyst and

other forms of crystal.  It is found in Brazil, North Carolina,

California, Spain, and Russia.

The brownish-yellow quartz with crystals is sometimes referred to as

false topaz.  It got it's name for the French word for lemon, citron

Colors in quartz are usually caused by some sort of impurity.

Sometimes you can look through the glassy surface and see air bubbles

or traces of other minerals trapped within the crystals.

Most citrine is mined in Brazil. Supply of citrine is good from the

Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly from the Serra

mine, which is producing 300 kilos a month of hammered goods. The

Iraâ mine produces an additional 100 kilos a month of hammered goods.

Sometimes you will hear citrine referred to as topaz quartz, which is

incorrect. This name was used in the past in reference to the color,

which is sometimes similar to the color of topaz. Since topaz is a

separate mineral, this type of name can be confusing and should not

be used. However, citrine is considered an alternative to topaz as

the birthstone for November.

Since most citrine on the market started its life as amethyst which

was heated to turn its color to gold, citrine jewelry, as well as

amethyst jewelry, should be kept away from prolonged exposure to

strong light or heat. With this precaution, citrine jewelry will last

for many generations.

Energies: Projective

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Anti-nightmare, protection, psychism.

Magical  & healing powers: Citrine is worn at night to remove fear,

to prevent nightmares and to ensure a good night's sleep.  A form of

quartz, citrine is worn to facilitate psychic awareness.

Citrine is also the "stone of prosperity," and attracts wealth and

success; brings happiness and generosity.  Citrine invigorates,

increasing motivation and physical energy, activating creativity.

This stone is great for using in education or business.

Citrine dissipates negative energy and promotes inner calm.  It

balances yin and yang, opens navel and solar plexus chakras, and

stimulates the crown chakra.  Cleanses aura and aligns etheric body

with physical.   Citrine also treats digestive problems and reduces

ulcer flair ups, treats thyroid imbalance, and aids circulation of

blood.  Also works on the heart, liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and

intestines.  Citrine is good for tissue regeneration and detoxifying

all the bodies.

This stone can also eliminate self-destructive tendencies and raise

self-esteem. In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection

against snake venom and evil thoughts.  Use this stone to align with

the Higher Self.  Related to the navel or third chakra, citrine can

be used to strengthen self-esteem and protect your aura.  It also

transforms emotional fears, even inherited ones, by giving clarity of

thought.

It aids in working with difficult karma.  Its vibrations build up

physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual stamina also making it

possible to positively deal with karmic events.  Citrine helps in

opening channels to the intuitive levels of the mind.

The lighter the color of the citrine, the milder the effect.  Use it

in combination with aquamarine, blue topaz, or peridot to make one's

growth of power and

self-control predictable.

As a member of the quartz crystal family, citrine can be used in the

same way as clear quartz can.  The only difference is that its golden

yellow color adds Sun energy to the work.  When worn, its vibrant

shades help to lift the spirits if one is dealing with mild

depression or simply feeling down at the time.

This is a very good stone for scrying into matters pertaining to

money and other forms of prosperity.

SOURCES:

Dig Into Rocks, by GeoCentral

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic, by Scott

Cunningham

Crystal Enchantments, by DJ Conway

The Illustrated Guide to Crystals, by Judy Hall

International Colored Gemstone Association:

http://www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/english/citrine.html

 

 

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