Which Crystal Do I Need Right Now? · your result
Your crystal is Citrine
For confidence and motivation
Your answers point to citrine, the yellow-to-honey variety of quartz that has been called the merchant's stone for centuries and is traditionally kept in shops, wallets and on desks for abundance and drive. It is the crystal for the moment you know what to do and need the nerve to do it.
Natural citrine is rare and pale lemon in color; most of the deep orange citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst, which is still quartz and still citrine by trade definition. Either way it is Mohs 7, durable enough for daily wear, and one of the few crystals said to never need cleansing.
How people use Citrine
- Keep it on your desk or in the corner of a workspace.
- Carry a small tumbled stone into interviews and pitches.
- Tuck one in your wallet, the way shopkeepers traditionally did.
Is your Citrine real?
- Heated amethyst shows a white base with orange tips; natural citrine is even pale yellow. Both are real quartz. Yellow glass has bubbles and feels warm quickly.
About Citrine
Citrine is a yellow to orange variety of quartz. Natural citrine is rare; most on the market is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz.
| Type | Quartz Family |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Crystal system | hexagonal |
| Luster | vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Cleavage | None |
- Called the 'Merchant's Stone' for attracting wealth
- Natural citrine is much rarer than amethyst
- Does not hold negative energy like other crystals
How to tell real Citrine at a glance
- Color: Yellow, Orange, Golden Brown. Look at a clean, dry surface in daylight. Color zoning, banding or spots are as diagnostic as the hue.
- Luster: Vitreous. Fresh surfaces shine like glass; a dull surface usually means weathering, so chip or wet a corner.
- Transparency: Transparent. Hold a thin edge up to a bright light and note whether light passes through.
- Mohs hardness: 7. It scratches glass and a steel knife and cannot be scratched by a steel file.
Rocks Citrine gets along with
Frequently asked questions
What is Citrine used for?
Citrine is traditionally the crystal for confidence and motivation. For a stalled project, a job hunt or a confidence dip.
How do I know if my Citrine is real?
Heated amethyst shows a white base with orange tips; natural citrine is even pale yellow. Both are real quartz. Yellow glass has bubbles and feels warm quickly.
Which crystals go with Citrine?
Citrine is most often paired with Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, pyrite.
