Citrine cluster
Citrine is a silicon dioxide (quartz) mineral whose color ranges from
light yellow, orange-yellow, amber to rusty brown. The name derives from the Latin word "citrinus" which means citron colored.
The distinctive yellow color comes from the inclusions of iron, but yellow citrine
rarely occurs in nature. Most commercially sold citrine is a actually
heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. Sometimes citrine is found
together with amethyst. The cluster is then referred as ametrine.
Citrine is mined in Brazil, Russia, Myanmar, France, Spain, Great
Britain, Madagascar and the USA.
Citrine forms hexagonal crystals that often occur as clusters of small pyramids on a geode base or as short, stubby terminated crystal that exist alone or in drusy aggregates.
Citrine is a purifying and energizing stone that carries the joyful healing energy of the sun. It is believed that citrine has the power to expand and purify the aura and to align the chakras. It is often used to purify and activate the solar plexus chakra, but it also has the ability to clear and amplify the crown chakra and open pathways to increased creativity and intuition.
This wonderful purifying stone has the ability to amplify positive energy and clear negativity without absorbing it. It removes negative vibrations, transforms and dissipates them. This is why, unlike most crystals, it does not need any cleansing.
Citrine is believed to be a stone of wealth and is often called the "merchant's stone." It symbolizes honest profit, wealth and success. It brings luck in business and increases generosity. To improve the money flow in business a citrine gem should be kept in the cash register.
Citrine is a perfect stone for those who want to improve themselves. This stone of positive energy can help to dissipate self-doubt and destructive tendencies. It helps to develop courage, confidence, self-respect and a positive outlook on life. With the help of citrine criticism becomes less hurtful and is rather understood as a motivation to change than a destructive force. Irrational fears and phobias disappear as citrine brings calm and opens the gates to deep, inner wisdom. Those who lost purpose in life may find new direction.
On physical plane citrin helps recharge depleted energy and heal chronic
diseases. It helps activate digestion and detoxification. It helps
improve the function of the thyroid gland and pancreas. It helps
increase energy and strengthen the immune system.
Citrine is a very beautiful gem. It brings light an joy to anyone who
contemplates it. Placed at home it enhances positive energy of any room,
harmonizes and helps dissipate negativity.
By Dominique Teng
Dominique Teng©2014
*This information is for educational purpose only and is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure a disease.