Locality: Zambia
25 grams of Natural Rough Citrine great for faceting, cabochons, wire wrapping or tumbling.
Approximately 2-10 pieces per 25g
*Please NOTE these are not perfect crystals and may have breaks, dings, scratches and other blemishes.
*Shipping weight is not actual weight.
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Mineral: Citrine (Natural Yellow to Orange Variety of Quartz)
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Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
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Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Pale yellow, champagne, golden yellow, honey, and occasionally orange-brown
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Clarity: Transparent to translucent
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Luster: Glassy (vitreous)
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Density: Approximately 2.65 g/cm³
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Formation: Forms naturally in silica-rich geological environments, including hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. Its yellow coloration is generally associated with iron-related color centers in the quartz crystal structure.
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Origin: Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Russia, and other quartz-producing regions
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Unique Feature: Natural citrine is relatively uncommon and typically displays softer, more subtle yellow tones than heat-treated amethyst commonly sold as citrine.
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Abundance & Positivity
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Energy: Uplifting, energizing, and empowering
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Chakras: Solar plexus and sacral
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage confidence, optimism, creativity, and motivation
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with prosperity, personal empowerment, and manifestation
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Symbolism: Success, happiness, abundance, and vitality
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Intention: Radiate confidence, welcome abundance, and embrace life's opportunities with joy.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Excellent for tumbling, producing smooth, polished stones with warm golden coloring.
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Carving: Suitable for spheres, hearts, palm stones, figurines, and decorative ornaments.
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Jewelry Making: Popular for faceted gemstones, rings, pendants, earrings, beads, and bracelets.
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Landscaping & Décor: Attractive for indoor crystal displays, decorative arrangements, and protected garden accents.
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Crafts & Collections: Valued for natural crystal points, mineral specimens, wire wrapping, lapidary projects, and gemstone collections.
*Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent advertised product weight. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.