Citrine Tumblestone

25-30mm - Sold Individually

Origin:  Madagascar

Crystal Details: Variety of quartz and its yellow colour comes from heat from the earth from volcanic activity

Chemical Composition: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) 

Hardness:  On Mohs scale of mineral hardness - grade 7 (1 being softest, 10 being hardest)

Colour:  Citrine is transparent and ranges in colour from pale almost clear, pale-golden yellow, honey, dark yellow-orange or almost brown. It can also contain sparkle or rainbow inclusions.

Uses: Crystals are a gift of nature that have been cherished and appreciated by humankind for for millennia. There are countless ways we can incorporate crystals into our daily lives. Placed around the home, worn as jewellery or simply held in the hand they remind us of our relationship with nature and Mother Earth.

It is known that crystals, due to their atomic makeup, hold heat and focus light energy, the often used example is quartz crystals being used in watches to generate an electric charge. Beyond this, it is said that crystals and gemstones have different energies that can be used to enhance your own energetic vibrations. Each gemstone is known for its unique 'energetic' properties.

Properties:  Abundance – Self-esteem - Joy

A golden crystal of sunlight, hope and good fortune; a feel-better crystal. Citrine brings abundance and clarity and carries the power of the sun. Smooths family and group discord and helps with self-destructive behaviour. Promotes inner calm and emotional balance. A powerful cleanser and is a crystal of new beginnings. Helps to clear held emotions, especially anger and brings joy. A crystal of learning, creativity, writing and teaching.

Tip:  Is useful to help clear all chakras because of its connection with the solar plexus, a place of emotional storage.

Historical Uses/Folklore: Its name comes from the French word for lemon – ‘citron’. Known as the ‘money stone’, Citrine a crystal of abundance. Placed in the money corner of the house (furthest, top left corner from the front door), is said to bring abundance into the home. Is also carried in a purse or wallet. Is a crystal used when selling a house.

Chakra:  Solar Plexus (Manipura)