Citrine is a great manifester, helping to clear and activate the lower chakras, the powerful points in our energy system for manifestation and creation work. Citrine helps us to maintain direction and overcome obstacles. It can assist with setting proper emotional boundaries and clearly maintaining them. Citrine has a playful energy that can bring light and optimism.
Citrine History and Uses:
The name Citrine comes from the French word citron meaning lemon. It was used as a gemstone in Greek jewelry as long ago as 300 BC. Citrine varies in color from the deep amber of heat-treated Amethyst to the pale yellow of natural Citrines.
Citrine Geological Description:
Citrine is a member of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Its yellow color comes from the inclusion of iron in the quartz.
Natural Citrine is mostly a pale yellow color, while the darker, more orange specimens are often heat-treated Amethyst. Deposits of natural Citrine are found in Brazil, Africa, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, France, Scotland, and the USA.
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All information about metaphysical properties is for reference only. It is a combination of research on how the gemstones have been used by different cultures today and throughout history, and our own personal experience. We do not recommend using crystals as a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatment and do not claim they cure or heal medical conditions. Please always listen to the advice of your medical professional and only use crystals as a complementary therapy in addition to medical treatment.