Raw Smoky Citrine

Take a look at our fabulous raw smoky citrine! This incredible specimen hails from the Congo. It is unique because it is not only real citrine, but it also grew in conditions that allowed both citrine and smoky quartz to form into one incredible crystal. If you take a careful look, it does appear as though there is a phantom crystal made of smoky quartz.

Size: Approx. 3.5", 71g

This amazing raw smoky citrine specimen is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

What is a Phantom Crystal?

In some crystal formations, inside there are lines that are in a very specific crystal shape. In others, there is another crystal inside that appears to be colored in. In any case, these are incomplete crystal formations that have occurred inside of another crystal formation. They are quite the treat!

Phantom crystals are a fascinating type of crystal formation characterized by the presence of ghost-like, shadowy outlines of previous crystal growth stages within a larger crystal. These phantoms are caused by interruptions in the crystal's growth process, where a layer of mineral deposits temporarily halts growth before being covered by another layer. This creates a visible "phantom" outline within the crystal, showcasing the crystal's growth history. Phantom crystals can occur in various types of minerals, such as quartz, amethyst, and fluorite, and are highly sought after by collectors for their unique and mesmerizing appearance.

Our Raw Smoky Citrine & "The Great Citrine Controversy"

Citrine and amethyst and smoky quartz are all forms of quartz that form under very similar conditions. The difference between citrine and amethyst is the degree of heat applied during natural formation. If it's too cool, you get amethyst. If it gets to a certain degree, citrine is formed. Smoky quartz is formed when irradiation happens naturally.

What does this mean for consumers? It means, because we have technology that can irradiate or heat stones, there are fakes out there (if you consider fakes to be a stone altered through an technological means). There are also forms of quartz that are completely synthetic and very colorful. Sometimes the yellower version of these synthetic quartz stones are passed off as citrine. If you would like to learn more about citrine, please click here.

We promise to do our best to bring you authentic gemstones.

Citrine Metaphysical Properties:

• Does not accumulate negative energy, but transmutes it
• Merchant’s stone- assists with gaining and maintaining wealth
• Balances yin/yang and aligns the chakras with the ethereal plane
• Stimulates endurance and focus
• Enhances intuition and communication with higher intelligences
• Enhances inner light to bring out a happier disposition, even in the darkest areas of one’s life
• Clarifies problems and assists with finding solutions
• Positively affects business, education, and relationships
• Clears the aura and dispels negative emotions
• Stimulates and enhances hope and joy
• Used for abundance and manifestation
• It was said to be one of the stones in the breastplate of the High Priest
• Chakra Association: Sacral, Solar Plexus, Root, Crown
• Astrological Association: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
• Numerical Vibration: 6

Chemical Composition:

• Silicon Dioxide- SiO₂

Smoky Citrine Metaphysical Properties:

• Allows for a connection to “star people”
• *Energetic cleansing is not necessary for this combination of gemstones
• Enhances psychic abilities
• Attunement to 3^rd Eye information
• Grounds during psychic or similar uses
• Removes obstacles
• Great for business

Smoky Quartz Metaphysical Properties:

• Gently dissolves negative energies and emotional blockages
• Protection; used to create a powerful force field in which inner and outer negativity is dissolved
• Used during meditation
• Balances yin/yang, mental and energetic balance
• Used for grounding, especially into the current moment
• Activates survival instincts as well as improving intuition
• Enhances the joy of living
• Discrimination and communication enhanced when contacting otherworldly energies
• Enhances business through cooperation and communication and creativity and to dissolve mental and emotional energies that block learning
• Chakra Association: Solar Plexus and those found in the hands and feet, and some say Root
• Astrological Association: Sagittarius, Capricorn, and some say Scorpio
• Numerical Vibration: 2, 8

Chemical Composition:

• Silicon Dioxide- SiO₂

Phantom Inclusions in Quartz Metaphysical Properties:

• Represents the many “lifetimes” one can have in the same lifetime
  • And Universal awareness
• To be used with respect, humility, and patience
• Helps to redeem and cleanse Earth
  • Brings everyone together to help save Earth
  • Can bring smoothness of change during Earth’s corrective processes
• *In crystal and energy healing, helps to initiate healing
  • Especially helpful in emotional and physical healing where it can help the progress of inner knowledge
• Meditation
  • Helps to connect to higher realms of knowledge
    • Past lives, Akashic records, etc.
      • In past lives, helps one to see the overall ascension
    • Can help one find a spiritual guide
  • Helpful when speaking to one’s spiritual guide(s)
  • Amethyst phantom, specifically:
    • Recall of one’s state just prior to birth
      • And can be done for each life
        • Both help one to understand the lessons that were planned before each life to figure out which ones still need attention and which ones are complete
      • Smoky phantom, specifically:
        • Recall of past life information
        • Helps one to access information about connections to the oversoul

If you are interested in more citrine, check out these chips.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.