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Citrine
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General
Gemstone Details
Named from the French name for
lemon, "citron," many citrines have a juicy lemon color.
The color range of Citrine includes yellow to gold to orange brown shades
of transparent quartz. Sunny and affordable, citrine can brighten almost
any jewelry style, blending especially well with the properties of silver.
Although the darker, orange colors of citrine, sometimes called Madeira
citrine after the color of the wine, has generally been the most valued
color, in modern times, many people prefer the bright lemony shades.
Citrine is generally more inexpensive than amethyst and is also available
in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including very large
sizes.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.
Citrine is the yellow or golden variety of quartz.
Most citrine is mined in Brazil. The supply of citrine is fairly
good from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly from the
Serra mine. The Iraâ mine produces additionally one third of the Serra
mine.
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.
Gem quality citrine is extremely rare. The best materials are found in
Brazil, Spain, Madagascar and the former USSR.
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Mystical
Properties:
In ancient times, citrine
was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts.
Citrine is known as a "success" stone because it is told in
folklore to promote success and abundance, especially in business and
commerce.
Citrine is one of the only stones that dissipates negative energy and
never requires cleansing or clearing. It emits a warm energy that promotes
optimism. It attracts abundance and is known as "a merchant's
stone" to be placed in a cash register or where one conducts
business, to not only acquire positive wealth but to maintain it as well.
It enhances the body's healing energy and opens the conscious mind to
intuition. It helps one adjust and adapt to process changes, feeling
confident and secure. Citrine's magnetic radiating energy can aid in voice
projection, making this the perfect stone for actors and public speakers.
Assists in acquiring wealth and to maintain the state of wealth.
Citrine is helpful for directing creative energy into the physical body.
Some find it helpful in building self-esteem. This crystal is an
invaluable aid to the digestion of all emotions, place it on the solar
plexus in crystal healing layouts. I find that Citrine is useful in
combating decisiveness allowing me to make important decisions on a
regular basis.
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
Physically, citrine can aid digestion, increase visual
ability, and to balance the thyroid. It is beneficial to the
endocrine and digestive system - cleansing, purifying and eliminating
poisons that have built up. Citrine has the power to calm and soothe
distressed conditions. It reduces ulcer flare-ups and is good for
detoxifying all the bodies.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Projective
Element: Fire
Powers: Anti-nightmare, protection, psychic power
Citrine is worn at night to eliminate fear, to prevent nightmares and
to ensure a good night's sleep.
Citrine may eliminate self-destructive behaviors or tendencies, and
raise self-esteem. This stone should be used to align with the higher self
and to protect your aura.
A member of the quartz family, citrine can be used is most the same
fashion as crystal/clear quartz. The benefit being that it's golden yellow
color adds Sun energy to the work. When worn, it's vibrant shades help to
lift the spirits if one is feeling down or perhaps dealing with mild
depression.
Citrine is a good stone for scrying
into matter pertaining to money and other forms of prosperity.
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Zodiac:
Planets: Sun and Jupiter
Traditional Birthstone for the Month of November.
Stone of Gemini and Virgo,
citrine symbolized individuality and confidence. It bring renewed
determination.
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Chakra
Classification:
Citrine is generally to be called upon when there is a creativity
block, an inability to solve problems, repressed anger, sleeplessness,
nightmares, problems with the stomach and digestion, obesity and other
physical problems regarding circulation and vision.
Citrine is used to heal and
balance the 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra.
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Gemstone
Properties
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
