Citrine Meaning, Properties & Uses
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Citrine is the “merchant's stone” — a golden quartz linked to abundance, confidence and creativity. Its sunny energy makes it a favourite for manifestation and personal power.
Citrine quick facts
- Colour: Pale yellow to golden amber
- Chakra: Solar Plexus
- Zodiac: Gemini, Aries, Leo, Libra
- Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
- Common origins: Brazil (natural & heat-treated)
Citrine meaning & symbolism
Citrine carries warm, optimistic energy associated with success, abundance and self-confidence — which is how it earned the nickname “merchant's stone,” traditionally kept in a till or cash box.
Properties & uses
- Attracting abundance and prosperity
- Boosting confidence and motivation
- Sparking creativity and manifestation
- Lifting mood and positivity
(Traditional/metaphysical associations, not scientifically verified claims.)
Natural vs. heat-treated citrine
Most citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst — deep orange with a white base. Natural citrine is rarer and a paler, smokier yellow. Both are real quartz; the difference is the colour's origin. Learn more in our natural vs. treated crystals guide.
Caring for Citrine
Water-safe; can fade in strong, prolonged sun. See our care & cleansing guide.
FAQ
Is heat-treated citrine real citrine?
It's real quartz with a permanently altered colour, widely sold as citrine. Natural citrine is paler and rarer.
Where do I put citrine for abundance?
Many keep it in a wallet, till, or the “wealth corner” of a room or desk.
Shop handpicked Citrine, or browse Abundance & Prosperity at Auralis Crystals. ← Back to Crystal Resources A–Z.