# Citrine > [!material-gem] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases/Varieties** | Ametrine. | > | **Category** | Gemstone | > | **Color(s)** | Yellow, reddish-orange | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | —— | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Jewelcrafter]], [[Tinkerer]] | > | **Qualities** | - Alchemical<br>- Healing<br>- Ornamental<br>- Protective | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | —— | > | **Weight** | —— | > [!material-gem] Specifications > | | | > |---|---| > | **Crystal System** | Trigonal or hexagonal | > | **Formations** | Prisms and terminal crystals on matrices | > | **Formula** | SiO2 | > | **Hardness** | 7.0 (Mohs) | > | **Mineral Class** | Silicate mineral | > | **Primary Components** | quartz | > | **Refractive Index** | —— | --- ## Description A yellow variety or quartz, prized for magical and ornamental properties. It channels solar energy, bringing joy, healing, prosperity, and the sense of abundance. ### Physical Description A rare variety of quartz with iron impurities giving it a vitreous luster and vibrant colors from pale yellow to orange-red and brown. It has a cloudy, smoky appearance, which differentiates it from commercially popular "citrine": heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz. It is sometimes sold as a cheaper alternative to yellow topaz, yet their magical properties differ greatly. --- ## Occurrence Citrine occurs rarely among other quartz minerals, and is sometimes fused with amethyst in the form of ametrine. As with many other quartzes, its price is dependent on clarity and coloration, not size; large crystals are relatively common. ### Extraction & Preparation Like other quartzes, citrine is mined from open pits and quartz veins. Natural citrine is found very rarely and requires no additional enhancement or preparation prior to cutting. However, stones with higher iron content are sometimes heated until they receive the most valuable rich orange color with red flashes. Heat-treated stones will fade when subject to further heat or steam. --- ## Properties ### Decorative Properties Large crystal sizes and the durability of quartz make citrine a good choice for jewelry, especially in pendants, rings, and earrings. Lower quality citrine is common as beads for necklaces and bracelets. It is suitable for carving, and citrine intaglios produced by masters often reach high prices. Due to its connection with trade and prosperity, citrine is used for decoration of tools, especially in arts and crafts. Larger pieces are carved into drinking vessels, seals, and figurines. ### Magical Properties Citrine is the stone of summer, brimming with solar energy and warmth. It fuels fire magic and radiates sunshine when employed by a magician. It brings joy even in the most hopeless of times and attracts positive energy. Employed in magical healing, it strengthens body and mind, enhancing the patient's immune system and natural recovery speed. It detects and expels toxins from food and drink, causing them to rise to the surface. Citrine-infused water helps to break down and safely remove ingested poisons. Spiritually, citrine allays doubts, raises self-esteem, and brings confidence. It is the gem of manifestation of goals, giving its wearer energy and willpower to overcome obstacles and achieve anything their put their minds to. Its radiance brings hope and optimism without bravado. However, citrine reacts violently to self-pity, and false excuses, warming up and slowly losing its luster. Known as the merchant or money stone, it brings about prosperity and abundance. Gold-set citrine placed among coins and other valuables will attract more of them. Legends speak of golden stones capable of multiplying treasures on their own, without any effort on the owner's part. Citrines are suspected to be the reason for stories about long-forgotten treasure troves overflowing with gold and gems. In a similar vein, citrine attracts good-intentioned folks and potential mentors, willing to bestow their knowledge. As a stone of generosity and abundance, it reaches far beyond material wealth.