Citrine Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties
For steady forward motion.
Learn what Citrine is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Citrine Crystal Guide.
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Read our Sourcing Standards →i ordered one of these citrine palm stones for my daughter. she's so happy with it. i asked paul to send one on the smaller side, as we aren't big people. of course he sent the perfect size! paul is amazing to work with & always seems to know just what we need. thank you paul!
Connie C · Verified buyer · September 2023
These are A-grade Natural Citrine palm stones from Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. Citrine is the golden variety of quartz, far rarer in nature than its purple cousin amethyst. Each palm stone runs 1.50-3 inches, unheated with fully natural color. A favorite manifestation stone for meditation spaces and desks.
Citrine (Natural) is most commonly classified as Quartz / Silicate (Tectosilicate). It's typically seen in yellow tones. Crystal system: Trigonal (hexagonal family). On the Mohs scale it generally falls around 7. Chemical formula commonly cited: SiO₂.
It typically forms in Granitic pegmatites; pocket crystals and vein zones. Common commercial sources include Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Material is most often obtained through Mined from quartz veins/pockets and pegmatites; hand sorting.
Label is often misused; most market "citrine" is heat‑treated amethyst. Named for its citron‑yellow color; "citrine" historically refers to naturally yellow quartz (not just iron-stained quartz). Common confusions on the market include Common mix-up with heat-treated amethyst ("baked amethyst") sold as citrine.
Citrine (Natural) is often worked with for themes of abundance, manifestation, confidence, career. Optimistic mindset, goal clarity, steady confidence, productive drive.
Workspace: keep on desk for steady focus. Growth mindset support, follow-through support, upright presence.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
A starting place for your own quiet practice.