Citrine: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

Citrine is a fine stone belonging to the Quartz family. It is an extremely virtuous stone. In lithotherapy, Citrine is known as an abundant, positive stone, synonymous with success.

History of Citrine stone

The stone Citrine comes from its Latin etymology "citrus", which obviously means "lemon" in reference to its color. Discovered in Antiquity, the ancient Roman empires used Citrine stone as a good-luck charm to ward off evil spirits, as well as to protect against reptiles such as snakes and lizards. The Romans also created pendants from the stone.

The Egyptians, on the other hand, used it for its symbolic representation of success.

By the 1800s, Citrine was being used to decorate objects such as combs and luxury items such as tiaras.

Amethyst stones heated to over 500°C can turn lemon-yellow; this is also known as heated citrine.

Citrine stone origin and composition

Natural stone Citrine is a mineral belonging to the Quartz family. It is composed of iron oxide and silicon dioxide, with the formula (SiO2) and a specific gravity of 2.65.

It forms in pegmatitic, magmatic and hydrothermal rocks. Citrine's natural color is light yellow due to the presence of iron oxide. To distinguish genuine citrine from a fake (e.g., heated citrine), you can tell by its honey-yellow to amber color.

Citrine stone origins

A large number of Citrine exist throughout the world, but the main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, India and Uruguay.

Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

Virtues and significance of citrine in lithotherapy

Citrine is one of three rare stones of prosperity. The other two prosperity stones are Pyrite and Jade.

The natural stone Citrine in lithotherapy

On a physical level, Citrine acts on the body's entire internal system, relieving nausea and/or stomach upset. It has a positive effect on organs and blood circulation. These virtues make Citrine a regenerative stone that can also be used to ward off fatigue and/or depression.

Finally, on the psychic level, it is synonymous with a good mood. Citrine brings positivity, especially for people with depressive tendencies or negative thoughts. In addition to its positive contribution, Citrine is excellent for concentration, especially during intensive periods such as exam revision.

Please note that lithotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment or expertise.

Significance of Citrine stone

Citrine stone symbolizes good humor, abundance and success.

It also correlates with the sacral chakra, which amplifies daily happiness and enjoyment of the simple things in life. The stone is similarly linked to the solar plexus chakra to enhance the immune system and joy.

The astrological signs associated with Citrine are Leo, Scorpio, Gemini, Virgo and Libra.

The stone is associated with the birth month of November. The stone is also associated with 13 years of marriage.

Citrine stone care, purification and recharging

To care for your Citrine it is essential to purify and clean it with distilled salt water.

Next, recharge your stone with a cluster of quartz next to it, or with sunlight. Prefer morning rays to prevent your citrine from losing its color.