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Citrine
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Citrine

Also known as: Merchant's Stone, Stone of Abundance

Silicon Dioxide (iron-colored variety)

Citrine is a yellow to golden variety of quartz known for its warm, uplifting energy. Widely regarded as the stone of abundance and personal power.

Healing Properties

  • Attracts abundance and prosperity
  • Boosts confidence and motivation
  • Promotes positivity
  • Clears negative thought patterns

Emotional Benefits

  • •Promotes optimism and positivity
  • •Boosts self-confidence and motivation
  • •Clears negative emotional patterns

Spiritual Benefits

  • •Strengthens personal will
  • •Connects to solar energy
  • •Inspires manifestation

How to Use

Place in your wallet or cash register to attract abundance. Carry to boost motivation or use in solar plexus meditations.

Meditation

Place on the solar plexus to strengthen personal power and clarity of intention.

Placement in Home

Wealth corner (feng shui: southeast), kitchen for nourishment energy, or office for productivity.

Traditional Uses

Traditionally associated with digestive health and metabolic support. Not a substitute for medical treatment.

Ethical Sourcing

Many citrines on the market are heat-treated amethysts. Natural citrine is less common. Ask your supplier.

Quick Facts

Mineral Class
Silicate
Crystal System
Hexagonal (Trigonal)
Chemical Formula
SiO₂
Mohs Hardness
7
Transparency
Transparent to translucent
Luster
Vitreous
Planetary
Sun
Typical Price
$5–$60

Care Guide

Water safe
Sunlight safe

Cleansing

Sound healingSmoke cleansingMoonlight

Charging

Sunlight (brief)SeleniteQuartz cluster

Associations

Zodiac

AriesGeminiLeoLibra

Element

FireAir

Intentions

AbundanceManifestationConfidenceJoy

Origins

BrazilSpainRussiaFranceScotland

Related Crystals

AmberGolden CalciteYellow JasperPyrite