Citrine Healing Properties
Citrine is a yellow, golden or orange-yellow transparent variety of crystalline quartz. It is known by many other names, for instance, it was sometimes referred to as "Madeira" or " Bahia" Topaz, "Cuddle Quartz" and the "Merchant's Stone".
Mystical Properties: Most commonly referred to as a gemstone that brings happiness, hope and cheer to its wearer. Hence the name, "Cuddle Quartz"-- as it is said to make the wearer feel "cuddled".
Thought to help with all forms of emotional distress: low self-esteem, suicidal tendencies, lack of energy and destructive tendencies.
Some believe placing citrine crystals in a safe or locked place will cause income to increase, hence the name "Merchant's Stone".
To Eastern Astrology this yellow stone is a secondary gemstone of the most beneficent planet in Astrology, Jupiter, ruling Sagittarius and co-ruling Pisces.
Jewelers consider it a gemstone of November, however, because of its yellow color, it is sometimes associated with the Sun (Leo).
Citrine is an important gemstone for the 3rd Chakra (about the navel), called Manipura which governs energy and vitality. Natural Healers use Citrine to bring about happiness and abundance (i.e., open a closed 3rd Chakra).
Thought to chase away nightmares and ensure a good nights sleep.
Healing Properties: Said to rid the body of toxins, it is often used to improve skin, aid digestion and improve the disposition.
Scientific Properties: Composed of Silicon Dioxide (Quartz). A clear yellow variety of crystalline quartz. While quartz is a very common mineral in nature, naturally occurring Citrine is relatively rare.
The finest natural Citrine comes from Brazil.
Hardness: 7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale
Buyer Beware! Citrine is easily created from quartz by heat treating it. Always specify you want naturally occurring citrine for maximum esoteric effectiveness.