Natural Citrine Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0167
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Natural Citrine Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0167
$20.00
Sale price
$20.00
Regular price
Natural citrine specimens from Pakistan — primarily sourced from the Balochistan province (such as the Kharan and Zhob districts) — are highly prized by collectors for their deep golden-yellow to smoky hues and excellent natural clarity. Unlike most commercial citrine (which is simply heat-treated amethyst), Pakistani citrine is 100% natural and frequently features well-defined points and stunning internal growth phantoms.
🌟 Why Pakistani Citrine is Unique
- Unheated & Natural: It forms naturally through the earth's heat and natural irradiation — not artificially treated like most commercial citrine.
- Smoky Citrine & Golden Healer: Many specimens are bi-coloured, blending natural citrine with smoky quartz or containing "Golden Healer" inclusions.
- Crystal Habit: Often occurs in sharply terminated, lustrous crystal clusters and points with excellent transparency.
- Metaphysical Traits: Widely sought to promote abundance, success, and mental clarity.
🗺️ Geological Origin
- Primary Location: Balochistan Province, Pakistan — notably the Kharan and Zhob districts.
- Formation: Natural citrine forms when quartz is exposed to natural heat and irradiation within the earth over millions of years, producing its characteristic golden hue without any artificial treatment.
🔬 Mineralogical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) |
| Variety | Citrine (yellow-golden quartz) |
| Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Cleavage | None (conchoidal fracture) |
| Colour Agent | Natural irradiation and trace iron |
| Treatments | 100% natural, unheated, and untreated |
✨ Metaphysical & Collector Value
- Abundance & Success: Citrine is known as the "Merchant's Stone" — traditionally associated with prosperity, confidence, and positive energy.
- Mental Clarity: Believed to stimulate the mind, enhance focus, and dispel negative energy.
- Solar Plexus Chakra: Associated with personal power, motivation, and creativity.
🏠 Common Uses
- Mineral Collections: A prized natural specimen for its rare unheated golden colour and well-formed crystal habit.
- Interior Design: Warm golden hues make citrine a stunning natural décor accent for any space.
- Metaphysical Practices: Widely used in crystal grids, meditation, and energy work.
Ref: 0167 (For my use only)