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Citrine — meaning, properties & history
Citrine
The vibrant golden stone traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 7
Composition
SiO₂
Mineral Family
Quartz
Lustre
Vitreous
November birthstone
Associations
Planet
♃ Jupiter, ☉ Sun
Zodiac
♈ Aries, ♊ Gemini, ♌ Leo, ♎ Libra
Element
Fire
Chakra
Solar Plexus, Sacral
Birthstone
November
FromRs 1,550
Healing Properties
- Prosperity
- Abundance
- Joy and optimism
- Creativity
- Personal power
- Manifestation
Colour
Pale yellow
Golden yellow
Amber honey
About this Citrine bracelet
The vibrant golden stone traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity.
History
Ancient Greeks carved iconic ornaments from citrine as early as the Hellenistic Age, while seventeenth-century Scottish weapon makers frequently used the stone to decorate the handles of daggers and swords. In more recent traditions, it has been widely referred to as the 'merchant's stone' due to its long-standing association with commercial success and the accumulation of wealth. The name citrine derives from the Latin word citrina and the Old French word citrin, both directly translating to yellow.
Care
☉Brief sun❀Smudging♪Sound
☼Prolonged sun