Citrine Stone

Citrine is a pale yellow variety of crystalline quartz resembling topaz. It is considered an alternative to topaz but, topaz being a separate mineral, this can be confusing and therefore should not be used. Being one of the most affordable gemstones, Citrine is durable, slightly softer and has less brilliance than precious topaz. Citrine stone is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes.

Citrine Stone Meaning

Citrine derives its name from the French word "citron" meaning lemon. Therefore, citrine gemstone gets its name due to its colors that range from yellow, gold, to orange brown shades of transparent quartz. As far as metaphysical meaning of citrine gemstone is concerned, the color yellow of citrine stone is the color of logic and the intellect. In Vedic astrology, it represents the Naval Chakra or the center of physical and material power. Citrine stone is commensurate with the Number 6 and is the compatible gemstone of the zodiac signs Gemini, Aries, Libra, and Leo. It is the birthstone of people born in the months of November and June.

Citrine Stone Suppliers

Citrine is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes. Historically citrine was first found in Spain, Scotland, in France and Hungary and in other mines across the sea. Natural citrine stones are now rare. Most citrine is mined in Brazil, from the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Citrine has ferric impurities, and is rarely found naturally. Most of the commercial citrines are heat-treated amethyst stones or smoky quartzes. Sometimes citrine and amethyst are found together in the same crystal and in such situation, it is referred to as ametrine.

Citrine Gemstone Properties

Similar to all crystal quartzes, citrine stone has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is therefore, to a great extent, insensitive to scratches. The cleavage properties are also non-existent in this gemstone. The refractive index of all yellow stones is relatively low including citrine gemstone. However, it has the warm tone that resembles golden Rhine wine or sparkling Madeira. The citrine stone jewelry shimmers and brings a hint of sunshine. Noted for bright yellow colors, high clarities and large sizes, citrine is sometimes produced by heating amethyst stone. The natural color of citrine blends well with the yellow gleam of polished gold and thus is ideally suited for jewelry.

Citrine Stone Benefits

Citrine stone value is also estimated through its astrological, metaphysical and healing properties. There are many benefits of citrine gemstone including health benefits. Citrine stone has been referred to as "stone of the mind". Ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.

Citrine stone is also known as the lucky "Merchants Stone". People dealing with financial matters as their profession use it for all kinds of success in work life. Citrine stone is also believed to increase self esteem; protect from the negative energy; open the mind to new thoughts; and to promote clarity of thought.

The healing properties of citrine include its benefits in digestion related problems as it is beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system. The citrizine stone is used by healers for cleansing, purifying and eliminating poisons that have built up in the body. Citrine is an excellent stone to calm and soothe distressed conditions. It also helps relieve depression and gives joy and love to the wearer

Citrine Stone Beads

Citrine stone beads are derived from the citrine stone for various purposes main being jewelry making and healing. Citrine stone beads were a prized stone among the Celtic and Scottish people for their energizing, invigorating, and positive properties. The citrine beads manufacturers make various types of citrine stone beads that include:

• Highly Polished Citrine Flat Nugget Beads
• Highly Polished Whiskey Citrine Nuggets
• Citine Polished Nugget Beads
• Citrine Faceted Beads (in different shapes like pear shaped and olive shaped beads)
• Citrine Faceted Triangular Tube Beads

Citrine stone prices depend upon various factors like whether it is natural or man made gemstone, how much labor is spent on cutting, polishing and making the faceted citrine stone beads and also the color of citrine gemstone that vary from pale, light medium dark to dark citrine stone.