Mineralogical characteristics
Citrine quartz is a crystalline quartz variety of yellow color. Its color is due to the presence of hydrated iron oxide. It forms hexagonal crystals and is normally found in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Its name comes from the Latin “citrinus”, referring to its color. Since it is a rarer quartz than other types of quartz, heat-treated amethyst and smoky quartz are sometimes used to obtain a citrine quartz similar to the natural one.
Deposits
Brazil, India, Russia, United States, Great Britain, Madagascar, France and Germany.
Therapeutic properties
Citrine quartz is associated with the 3rd and 7th chakras. It represents solar strength and is related to creativity and prosperity, so it is often used to activate and start ideas and projects. It supports assimilation, both physically and nutritionally as well as emotionally and spiritually. It helps activate vitality, develop willpower, decision-making ability and intuition.