Raw Smoky Citrine

Description

Take a look at our fabulous raw smoky citrine! This incredible specimen hails from the Congo. It is unique because it is not only real citrine, but it also grew in conditions that allowed both citrine and smoky quartz to form into one incredible crystal. If you take a careful look, it does appear as though there is a phantom crystal made of smoky quartz.

Size: Approx. 3.5″, 71g

With this raw smoky citrine piece, we have a fun décor idea—crystal grids. You may have heard of them before, but outside of the realm of décor. We encourage you get creative with your gemstones. Crystal grids are a great way to do that and raw pieces are great for the centerpiece. You can make impressive displays filled with color and wonder. Try it out and let us know what you think!

What is a Phantom Crystal?

In some crystal formations, inside there are lines that are in a very specific crystal shape. In others, there is another crystal inside that appears to be colored in. In any case, these are incomplete crystal formations that have occurred inside of another crystal formation. They are quite the treat!

Phantom crystals are a fascinating type of crystal formation characterized by the presence of ghost-like, shadowy outlines of previous crystal growth stages within a larger crystal. These phantoms are caused by interruptions in the crystal’s growth process, where a layer of mineral deposits temporarily halts growth before being covered by another layer. This creates a visible “phantom” outline within the crystal, showcasing the crystal’s growth history. Phantom crystals can occur in various types of minerals, such as quartz, amethyst, and fluorite, and are highly sought after by collectors for their unique and mesmerizing appearance.

Our Raw Smoky Citrine & “The Great Citrine Controversy”

Citrine and amethyst and smoky quartz are all forms of quartz that form under very similar conditions. The difference between citrine and amethyst is the degree of heat applied during natural formation. If it’s too cool, you get amethyst. If it gets to a certain degree, citrine is formed. Smoky quartz is formed when irradiation happens naturally.

What does this mean for consumers? It means, because we have technology that can irradiate or heat stones, there are fakes out there (if you consider fakes to be a stone altered through an technological means). There are also forms of quartz that are completely synthetic and very colorful. Sometimes the yellower version of these synthetic quartz stones are passed off as citrine. If you would like to learn more about citrine, please click here.

We promise to do our best to bring you authentic gemstones.

This amazing raw smoky citrine specimen is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

If you are interested in more citrine, check out these chips.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.