Citrine

Citrine is a transparent variety of quartz ranging from golden yellow to brownish orange. It forms in short hexagonal prisms and drusy masses that exhibit a vitreous luster. The sunny colors result from iron impurities in the crystal structure. Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

Citrine is known as the “success stone” because it promotes prosperity and abundance. Its sunny energy attracts wealth and good fortune. Citrine boosts self-esteem, confidence and personal power. Mentally, citrine enhances concentration, productivity and endurance.

In crystal healing, citrine benefits the digestive system, heart, kidney, liver and muscles. It relieves depression, self-doubt and sadness. Citrine increases motivation and circulation. It also detoxifies the body and wards off colds and flu.