I am not a mineralogist or gemologist, they are the best people for identifying peoples crystals. IDing stones through photos alters the colours so it is never very accurate. Me doing this for you is not why I have a blog or wrote this article. If this article has not helped you then perhaps someone else can do a better job. You will not see this much detail in any crystal book I know of… Please do not send me photos or links to crystals asking me to tell you if its Citrine or not. It contains everything I know, with lots of photo examples and a video. PLEASE READ Before Commenting Or Contacting Me This guide was written in response to be being asked how to tell the difference by so many people. I know people who have effectively worked with the heat-treated stones, also some people may need that bright orange colour. I see it more as a substitute where natural Citrine is not available or affordable. Heat Treated Citrine feel lighter in energy, it can be used for prosperity and positive thinking too but lacks the cleansing power and the umph of the natural crystals for me. Some natural Citrine crystals can have a high vibration energy. I prefer to work with natural Citrine because I think it is more powerful, in addition to its abundance drawing properties, it can be cleansing and detoxifying. Properties of Natural Citrine Vs Heat Treated? My opinion on this subject is that both crystals can be used but they are a little different. I can’t ignore the change in colour and vibration. The same applies to the heat treatment, that permanently alters the colour of Amethyst. Colour is vibration, so the colour says a lot about the energy of the two crystals. From the metaphysical point of view within the world of Crystal Healing, I think they are very different stones. Most Mineral books don’t even consider them to be that different and lump both stones under the entry for Quartz. The golden yellow colour of natural Citrine is caused by traces of Iron. Heat treated Citrine Tumble Stone What’s The Difference Between Citrine & Amethyst?īoth Citrine and Amethyst are forms of Quartz and Silicate based minerals. How To Spot Natural Citrine: Light golden yellow colour, like white wine Light or deep golden brown colour, if smoky Generally very clear crystals Raw Crystal Points usually have straight sides Many Raw Crystal Points are long like Quartz Crystals Genuine Citrine is not cheap to buy My guide is below, I have included lots of photo examples as seeing the two forms for comparison is really helpful. At the last Gem Show I went to, I did not see any heat treated Citrine. I am happy to say that there is more untreated Citrine on the market now than I have seen before. The best thing to do is learn to identify Citrine yourself to make an informed choice. Most good Crystal Shops and websites sell both types and they are not often labeled differently. Sellers may have been sold the stones as that by their supplier, some are just mistaken and then there are some that are being dishonest. Keep in mind that I have seen heat treated Citrine sold as “natural Citrine” online. It is worth asking a crystal seller if you are unsure to see if they can confirm that their Citrine is natural. Notice how the colour has changed but the form remains the same How To Tell The Difference Between Natural Citrine Vs Heat Treated The following information is a general guide only.
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