Weight – 4.22 oz’s – 120 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.09″ x 3.31″ long/wide (5.3 x 8.4 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Congo
Natural Cascading Phantom Gold Heart Citrine Quartz Cluster
NZD $43.00
SKU: Q4836
This Natural Citrine Quartz Crystal has wonderful gold heart color, numerous phantoms, nice clarity, and spectacular form and aesthetics, with cascading points, and glorious etchings all over!! This specimen is in excellent condition. Check out the wraparound video of this awesome specimen just above!
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Citrine Origins & Interesting Facts
Citrine has been prized by human cultures for thousands of years and has long been associated with sunlight, warmth, prosperity, and vitality. Its name comes from the French word citron, meaning lemon, in reference to its natural yellow hues.
Historically, Citrine was used by ancient civilizations as a protective talisman against negativity and was often carried for confidence and success. In more recent centuries, it became known as the “merchant’s stone,” traditionally kept in cash drawers and places of trade.
Natural Citrine is far less common than most people realize. The majority of Citrine seen on the market today is heat-treated Amethyst or Smoky Quartz, which has been altered to produce yellow to orange tones. Truly natural Citrine is relatively rare and is typically lighter in color, ranging from pale champagne to soft golden hues.
From a metaphysical perspective, Citrine has long been associated with joy, optimism, and life-force energy.
Citrine Geological Information
Citrine is a variety of Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂) colored by trace amounts of iron within its crystal lattice. Its color develops naturally through geological heating and oxidation processes over long periods of time.
Natural Citrine forms in hydrothermal environments, often in association with Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, and Clear Quartz. In some cases, geological heating gradually transforms iron-bearing Quartz into Citrine without sudden thermal shock—this slow process is what differentiates natural Citrine from artificially heated material.
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Citrine variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Color Range | Pale yellow to soft golden tones |
Natural vs Irradiated / Heat-Treated Citrine
Most commercial “Citrine” is heat-treated Amethyst. This material typically displays:
- Deep orange to burnt gold coloration
- Reddish or brownish undertones
- Color concentrated near terminations
Natural Citrine, by contrast, usually shows:
- Even, gentle yellow to champagne coloration
- No reddish or burnt tones
- Subtle, elegant color rather than intense brightness
Bright, saturated gold Citrine is extremely rare in nature. Majestic Quartz supplies natural Citrine wherever specified.
Citrine Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
🧼 Cleaning:
Citrine is water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present.
☀️ Light:
Natural Citrine is generally light-stable, though prolonged intense sunlight may soften color over very long periods.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from harder minerals to preserve crystal faces. Citrine is ideal for open display where its energy can radiate freely.
⚠️ Elixir Use:
Only use elixir methods with verified natural Citrine and indirect preparation techniques.
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Cascading Quartz Origins & Background
Cascading Quartz is a descriptive term used for Quartz crystals that display multiple smaller crystals, stepped growth, or triangular Elestial-like formations flowing down the sides of a central crystal. These secondary growths appear to “cascade” downward, giving the crystal a layered, abundant, and highly textured appearance.
This growth habit is also commonly referred to as Candlestick Quartz or Pineapple Quartz, reflecting the way the crystal surface builds outward in repeating layers. In rarer examples, this cascading effect may also appear on the termination itself.
Cascading Quartz is most often found in Milky Quartz. While sometimes overlooked compared to ultra-clear Quartz, Milky Quartz carries its own ancient, steady, and deeply grounded wisdom — making it a perfect host for this complex growth style.
These crystals are highly expressive records of long-term, uninterrupted growth. Their form reflects accumulation, cooperation, and the gradual building of knowledge over time rather than sudden or singular expression.
Cascading Quartz Geological Information
Cascading Quartz is a growth habit rather than a separate mineral species. It forms when Quartz continues to crystallize in fluctuating conditions, allowing repeated secondary crystal growth along the sides of an existing crystal.
These layered formations are commonly associated with Elestial-style growth, where silica-rich fluids deposit in stages rather than in a single uninterrupted phase. This produces the stepped, triangular, and overlapping crystal structures characteristic of Cascading Quartz.
The predominance of Milky Quartz in these formations is due to the presence of fluid inclusions and micro-bubbles captured during growth. These inclusions soften clarity but deepen structural complexity.
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Cascading / Candlestick / Pineapple habit) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to silky |
| Transparency | Opaque to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
Cascading Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe. Rinse gently with lukewarm water and use a soft brush to clean between layered growths. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which may stress delicate secondary formations.
✋ Handling:
Handle with care. The cascading layers can be more fragile than smooth-sided crystals.
☀️ Sunlight:
Stable in normal light conditions.
📦 Storage:
Store separately or with padding to protect intricate surface growth.
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Phantom Quartz Origins & Background
Phantom Quartz is one of the most symbolically powerful growth forms in the Quartz family. These crystals contain visible internal “phantoms” — ghost-like images of earlier stages of the crystal’s own development preserved within the body of the crystal itself.
Each phantom represents a pause, interruption, or shift during the crystal’s growth cycle. Rather than halting development permanently, the Quartz resumes growth and carries the record of that moment forward. Because of this, Phantom Quartz has long been associated with evolution, resilience, and the ability to move forward after disruption.
Phantom Quartz occurs in many Quartz varieties, including Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, and included forms. Each variety adds its own nuance to the phantom’s expression and influence.
Phantom Quartz Geological Information
Phantom Quartz forms when a crystal’s growth is temporarily interrupted by the introduction of another substance or a change in environmental conditions. This interruption leaves a visible layer on the crystal’s termination before growth resumes, encapsulating that earlier stage within the final crystal.
Common Phantom-Causing Materials
- Chlorite: often green phantoms
- Hematite: red, brown, or metallic phantoms
- Clay or sediment: pale or earthy-toned phantoms
- Thermal changes: color-zone phantoms (often Smoky or Amethyst)
3D Phantom Formation
The most powerful and visually striking phantoms are referred to as 3D phantoms. In these specimens, the interrupting material fully coats the termination, creating a complete three-dimensional “crystal within a crystal.”
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Phantom growth) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Visible internal growth stages |
Phantom Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice
⚠️ Handling:
Handle gently to protect internal clarity and phantom visibility. Lift from the base where possible.
🧼 Cleaning:
Brief water rinsing is generally safe. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures or inclusions are present.
☀️ Light:
Protect Smoky and Amethyst Phantom Quartz from prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Display with good lighting to reveal internal phantoms. These crystals benefit from being seen and consciously worked with.
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