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Citrin

Citrine - the lemon gemstone

Citrine is a yellow to golden yellow gemstone that belongs to the quartz family and forms crystal points like rock crystal. It is spelled both "citrine" and "citrine". It owes its warm color and thus its name (lat. citrus = lemon) to the small amount of iron in its structure. Varieties such as Madeira citrine are characterized by a more intense color. Citrine was sometimes referred to as "golden topaz" or "Spanish topaz". However, as these terms were very misleading, they are no longer used today. Until the Middle Ages, all yellow minerals were called "citrine". It was not until 1546 that the name was clearly assigned to this yellow quartz. Today, citrine is also known as apricotine or coyote stone.

Origin

Citrine is formed in hydrothermal deposits and is the result of chemical processes in which iron oxide compounds mineralize the quartz. Natural citrine is rare; it is often produced by heating amethyst or smoky quartz to create the yellow color.

Use in gemstone healing/esotericism

In gemstone healing, citrine is regarded as a stone of optimism and joie de vivre. It is said to promote creativity and personal success. Citrine is often used to release energy blockages and strengthen inner peace. It helps to process and understand received impressions.

Chakras

Citrine is assigned to the solar plexus/solar plexus chakra (yellow)

Astrological sign

Taurus, Gemini, Leo and Virgo

Charging and caring for the citrine

Citrine should be cleaned regularly under lukewarm running water. To recharge it, it can be placed in the sun for a short time, whereby too intense sunlight should be avoided to protect the color.

Fun-Fact

Citrine is often referred to as a "merchant's talisman" as it is said to attract prosperity and business success. In ancient trading companies, it was kept in the coffers to increase income.

Possible confusion of citrine with other gemstones

Due to its color, citrine can easily be confused with topaz or yellow sapphire.

Information

Chemical formula	SiO₂
Mohs hardness	7 on the Mohs scale
Crystal system	Trigonal
Mineral class	Oxides (quartz group)
Origin	Formed by hydrothermal processes or is produced by heating amethyst or smoky quartz
Transparency	Transparent to translucent
Gloss	Glass luster
Breakage	Shelly
Occurrence	Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Spain
Frequency	Relatively frequent

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Cintrin Navette Pendant Stone 30x20mm

Cintrin Navette Pendant Stone 30x20mm
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Citrin

Citrine - the lemon gemstone

Origin

Use in gemstone healing/esotericism

Chakras

Astrological sign

Charging and caring for the citrine

Fun-Fact

Possible confusion of citrine with other gemstones

Information

Citrin