Natural Citrine Kundalini Quartz Phantom Pineapple Unheated Crystal Cluster Rocks and Minerals Lueni Congo DRC

This showstopper is a natural cluster of Citrine crystals, the golden yellow member of the Quartz family. It is natural citrine (NOT heated amethyst) from Democratic Republic of the Congo. The formation is known in the metaphysical community as “kundalini quartz”—it is smoky citrine with color zones, in a “pineapple quartz” formation. The cluster features lovely pale smoky-yellow color, with good interior clarity and warm shading. Some points are complete, and some have partially formed or display some damage at tips, but the main crystal is in good condition overall. Natural citrine is considered far superior to more prevalent heated amethyst, and good specimens are difficult to find. This is a beautiful and uncommon small to medium display cluster that can self-stand—the perfect piece to take your healing or specimen collection to another level! Note: These crystals are completely raw; any fractures or rough edges have not been polished out, and remain as natural features of the specimen. (Contact me to see closeups of damaged sections.) Locality: Lueni, DRC. Dimensions: contact me Weight: 149 g (5.3 oz) FORMATION: Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide, and is one of the most abundant minerals on the planet. It is found in a multitude of colors, growth habits, and localities. Citrine is the yellow variety of Quartz. The coloring agent is iron. This citrine specimen is natural, though a great deal of commercial citrine has been heat treated. As a member of the quartz group, the hardness of citrine is 7, and it crystallizes in the hexagonal (trigonal) system. HEALING PROPERTIES: Citrine is believed to enhance manifestation, and spark creative inspiration. Often called the "merchant's stone", it is thought to help acquire and maintain wealth. It is said that citrine is one of the world's only self-clearing stones--that it does not need to be energetically cleared. Citrine is also associated with the solar plexus chakra, the seat of will and balance in the body. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop