Natural Citrine Crystal Polished Quartz Congo Golden Yellow Mineral Specimen 25-50mm
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Natural Citrine Crystal Polished Quartz Congo Golden Yellow Mineral Specimen 25-50mm

Size (picture scale cube=1cm) shows average size

SIMILAR TO SEEN: The image shows an example of the single specimen you will receive. This will be picked from our stock box graded and with a size within the minimum and maximum size range indicated. It will not be the exact specimen in the photo, the colours, shape, size and style may vary as with any natural item.

 

All of our Minerals & Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity!

 

Citrine, as a Healing Crystal, is a perfect stone for students and entrepreneurs as it Combines Strength with Prosperity and Confidence.

 

Citrine is a variety of quartz whose colour ranges from a pale yellow to brown, due to ferric impurities. This crystal is formed when the mineral Amethyst is exposed to intense heat from a natural source, this exposure to the heat transforms the Amethyst into Citrine. So, should that heat process not have occurred, the crystals would have been found as violet Amethysts. Naturally formed Citrine is a very rare occurrence, making it a very desirable and costly crystal. However, Citrine can be created unnaturally by heating Amethyst to high temperatures in a furnace, this is referred to as “Heat Treated”. Most of the Citrine found for sale in the market place will have been heat treated due to how rare the natural occurrence is.

 

NATURAL, Congo, Polished

 

Unique : (Actual as seen).

Origin : Congo.

Colour : white.

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Genuine Natural Citrine (Polished) – Congo Quartz Specimen

This listing is for a genuine Natural Citrine crystal specimen from Congo, carefully polished to enhance its warm golden colour and attractive quartz clarity. The specimen size ranges approximately 25–50mm. The photograph shown represents an example of the actual piece you will receive, and each crystal is carefully selected for its colour, finish, and display quality.

Your specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it is a genuine natural mineral. Full sizing and scale can be seen clearly in the photographs.

Mineral Species & Scientific Classification

Citrine is a yellow to golden-orange variety of quartz, composed of Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂). Quartz is one of the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth, valued for its durability, natural brilliance, and wide range of colour varieties.

Key mineral information:

  • Mineral Species: Quartz (Citrine variety)

  • Chemical Formula: SiO₂

  • Crystal System: Trigonal

  • Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale

  • Lustre: Vitreous (glass-like)

  • Transparency: Transparent to translucent

  • Colour Range: Pale lemon yellow to rich golden tones

The golden colour of natural citrine is typically produced by trace iron impurities within the quartz crystal lattice, influenced by geological heat and formation conditions.

Geological Formation & Congo Origin

Quartz crystals form over millions of years in a variety of geological environments, including hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and metamorphic rock settings. Citrine develops when quartz crystallises under conditions that allow natural colour centres to form, creating its distinctive warm yellow hues.

Congo is known for producing attractive quartz varieties, including naturally coloured citrine specimens with pleasing clarity and strong golden tones. These crystals often occur in mineral-rich terrains shaped by hydrothermal activity and tectonic processes.

Associated minerals in quartz-bearing deposits may include:

  • Amethyst

  • Smoky quartz

  • Feldspar

  • Tourmaline

  • Mica minerals

Each specimen reflects the natural geological history of its formation environment.

Polished Finish & Visual Appeal

This citrine specimen has been polished to highlight its natural colour and reveal internal features. Polishing enhances:

  • Golden-yellow depth and warmth

  • Smooth reflective quartz lustre

  • Internal clarity and growth patterns

  • Attractive surface finish for display

Natural inclusions, internal veils, or subtle zoning may be visible, which are normal features of genuine quartz crystals and contribute to each piece’s individuality.

The polishing process refines the surface without altering the mineral’s authenticity.

Size & Display Uses (25–50mm)

With a size range of approximately 25–50mm, this polished citrine specimen is an excellent medium-sized collector piece, ideal for:

  • Mineral and quartz collections

  • Display cabinets or specimen trays

  • Decorative natural stone arrangements

  • Educational geology study sets

  • Lapidary or jewellery projects (subject to suitability)

  • Unique gifts for mineral enthusiasts

Its larger size allows the colour and crystal character to be appreciated more clearly, making it a standout display specimen.

Collecting & Traditional Associations (Non-Medical)

Citrine is admired worldwide as one of the most recognisable quartz varieties, valued for its warm golden colour and relative rarity in natural form. Collectors appreciate citrine for both its geological interest and decorative appeal.

In spiritual traditions, citrine is traditionally associated with abundance symbolism and positive energy concepts. This listing presents the specimen strictly as a natural mineral collectible, without any medical or outcome-based claims.

Authenticity & Product Details

  • Genuine Natural Citrine quartz specimen

  • Origin: Congo

  • Size Range: Approximately 25–50mm

  • Polished finish to enhance natural colour and lustre

  • Carefully selected collector piece

  • Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card

  • Photo shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive

A beautiful polished natural citrine from Congo, offering warm golden quartz colour, excellent display presence, and strong appeal for collectors of genuine mineral specimens.

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