Golden yellow to orange
Hardness 7
Solar Plexus · Sacral
Aries · Gemini · Leo · Libra
Origins & Geology
Found in: Brazil, Bolivia, Spain, Russia, France
Citrine is a yellow to orange variety of quartz, colored by traces of iron. Natural citrine is relatively rare — most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. True natural citrine forms in hydrothermal veins and granitic pegmatites. Its name derives from the Latin citrina, meaning 'yellow'.
Citrine Meaning & Healing Properties
Known as the 'merchant's stone' and 'stone of abundance', citrine never needs cleansing as it does not accumulate negative energy. It radiates positivity, creativity, and personal power. Historically placed in cash registers and wealth corners to attract prosperity. It activates the solar plexus, boosting self-confidence and motivation.
How to Use Citrine
- Attracting wealth and abundance
- Boosting confidence and motivation
- Stimulating creativity
- Manifesting goals and desires
- Energising and uplifting mood
Citrine Facts
- Most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst — natural citrine has a paler, more uniform colour
- One of only two minerals that never needs energetic cleansing (the other is kyanite)
- Scottish jewellery using citrine dates to the 17th century
- November birthstone alongside Topaz