In keeping with our focus on the sun sign of Aries, we are
highlighting Citrine today. The many
stones associated with Aries include (but not limited to) Amethyst, Anyolite,
Aquamarine, Aventurine, Axinite, Bloodstone, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Fire
Agate, Magnesite, Magnetite, Stilbite to name some of the more common ones.
Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is from
the quartz family. The colour of citrine can vary from light yellow to a light
orange-yellow. Most citrine on the market is heated amethyst which may have
been treated naturally by Mother Nature or may have been treated by humans. Heated Amethyst, sold as citrine, can range in
colour from dark yellow to a dark red-yellow. Smokey quartz can also be treated to turn
yellow. According to minerals.net, all heat-treated “citrine” has a red tint.
Some very light natural Citrine can be sold under the name of “Lemon
Quartz”.
True Citrine’s energies are associated with abundance and it
is known as the success stone. It is
also associated with happiness.
Citrine increases and clarifies personal power and energy.
Citrine is used to removing toxins and is said to be helpful
with overcoming addictions.
It should be noted that Citrine may intensify aggressiveness
in some individuals.
Citrine is connected to the Solar Plexus chakra.
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CITRINE
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