Natural smoky citrine crystal pendant with visible phantom growth
Sourced from Brazil
Warm golden to smoky champagne coloration
Distinct internal phantom zoning visible within the crystal
Finished with a polished silver-tone bail
Exact crystal shown that you will receive – one of a kind
Specimen Details
Weight
0.60 oz (17 g)
Size
2.09 x 0.66 in (5.30 x 1.67 cm)
Origin
Brazil
Crystal Description
This natural smoky citrine pendant features warm golden tones accented by deeper smoky hues, with internal phantom growth clearly visible through the crystal.
Phantom crystals record stages of growth within the crystal itself, creating internal outlines that reflect shifts in mineral conditions over time.
This Brazilian smoky citrine displays layered transparency and subtle internal zoning, adding depth and visual interest from multiple angles.
Completed with a silver-tone bail, this pendant offers a balance of natural crystal character and refined wearable presentation.
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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 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.
🧼 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.
Citrine is widely regarded as one of the most joyful and life-affirming crystals available. Its energy is vibrant, uplifting, and expansive—often described as carrying the warmth of the sun itself.
Joy, Optimism & Emotional Renewal
Citrine is traditionally considered one of the most effective anti-depressant crystals. It works gently yet powerfully on the Solar Plexus Chakra, supporting confidence, optimism, and emotional resilience.
Practical Exercise — Solar Plexus Activation:
Lie down comfortably.
Place the Citrine on your Solar Plexus.
Visualize breathing golden light into your body.
See your body glowing with warmth and radiant joy.
Remain until you feel uplifted and energized.
Detoxification & Elestial Citrine Work
Citrine Elestial Quartz crystals have a strong traditional association with detoxification. Their vibration is said to help loosen stored toxicity from major organs.
Elestial Body Placement Practice:
Place the Elestial Citrine on the body.
Relax and breathe deeply.
Allow the body to release without force.
Drink plenty of water for several days afterward.
Manifestation & the Golden Ray
Citrine is one of the most popular manifestation crystals. The golden ray it carries is associated with abundance, opportunity, confidence, and personal power.
Manifestation Tip:
Work with open-ended intentions rather than rigid outcomes. Citrine responds best when allowed to draw opportunities in unexpected and aligned ways.
Citrine Crystal Pairings & Synergy
Citrine works exceptionally well with Clear Quartz
for amplification, Smoky Quartz
for grounding abundance,
and Black Tourmaline
to stabilize and anchor high-frequency manifestation energy.
Summary
Citrine is a crystal of joy, clarity, vitality, and manifestation. Whether used for emotional uplift, detoxification, or conscious creation, it radiates a steady golden warmth that supports growth, optimism, and forward movement in life.
Smoky Quartz is one of the most practical, grounding, and widely used Quartz varieties and is often considered a default crystal in healing layouts. Its naturally smoky coloration ranges from light translucent brown through to deep smoky grey and near-black tones.
Smoky Quartz forms when Clear Quartz is exposed to natural radiation within the Earth over long periods, causing aluminum impurities in the crystal lattice to change the way light is absorbed. This process is entirely natural and produces a grounding, stabilizing crystal with remarkable resilience.
Morion Crystals are a very dark to opaque, nearly black variety of smoky quartz, a brownish-to-black form of quartz crystal colored by natural radiation – it must still be translucent to be termed a “Morion”.
Smoky Quartz may occur as single points, clusters (rare), Elestial formations, Phantoms, and on very rare occasions Cathedral formations. It can also combine naturally with other Quartz varieties such as Amethyst and Citrine, creating powerful hybrid crystals.
Smoky Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. Its coloration is caused by natural ionizing radiation acting on trace aluminum within the crystal structure.
True Smoky Quartz remains at least partially translucent. Completely opaque specimens are extremely rare and should be treated with caution, as much material on the market is artificially heat-treated Clear Quartz.
Common Geological Forms
Single terminated points
Elestial and skeletal forms
Phantom inclusions
Rare clusters and Cathedral formations
Physical Properties
Property
Value
Mineral Species
Quartz (Smoky variety)
Chemical Formula
SiO₂
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale)
7
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Translucent to transparent
Defining Feature
Natural radiation-induced coloration
Important Trade Note
A significant amount of Smoky Quartz on the market is artificially heated Clear Quartz. Majestic Quartz goes to great lengths to only natural Smoky Quartz.
Smoky Quartz is one of the most important grounding and protective crystals available. It stabilizes energy, transforms negativity, and helps anchor higher frequencies into practical reality.
Grounding, Protection & Perspective
Smoky Quartz grounds scattered energy and transforms negative or chaotic influences into usable, balanced energy. It is especially effective during times of stress, emotional overload, or energetic overwhelm.
As one observer aptly noted, Smoky Quartz is excellent for humans—because we are often quite murky ourselves.
Emotional Regulation & Stress Support
Smoky Quartz helps rein in wayward emotions, restore perspective, and maintain composure under pressure. It supports calm decision-making and emotional resilience.
Physical Support & Detoxification
Used in elixir form , Smoky Quartz is traditionally associated with:
Purging toxicity from major organs
Supporting the immune system
Counteracting radiation-induced imbalance
Advanced Forms & Their Uses
Smoky Phantom Quartz: Exceptional for breaking old patterns and long-standing blockages.
Smoky Elestials: Deep detoxification and structural emotional work.
Smoky + Amethyst: Combines grounding with spiritual clarity.
Smoky + Citrine: Grounds manifestation energy.
Bi-colored Smoky & White Quartz: Balances yin and yang dynamics.
Morion Smoky: This variant is considered a more intense and powerful version of regular smoky quartz, specifically for deep spiritual work, powerful shielding, and trauma healing. It is essentially the same stone, but its rare, naturally irradiated, opaque black color is believed to amplify its natural properties.
Practical Ways to Work With Smoky Quartz
Default Layout Anchor:
Place Smoky Quartz at the feet or root position during any crystal body layout to ground the entire system.
Stress Hold:
Hold Smoky Quartz in the dominant hand during stressful situations to maintain perspective and calm.
Grounding Companion:
Carry Smoky Quartz when working with high-vibration or destabilizing crystals such as Moldavite.
Emotion Reset:
Sit with Smoky Quartz at the base of the spine and breathe slowly, allowing excess emotional energy to drain downward.
Crystal Pairings & Synergy
Smoky Quartz works exceptionally well with Rose Quartz
for emotional healing, Amethyst
for clarity, Citrine
for grounded manifestation,
and Black Tourmaline
for enhanced protection.
Smoky Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Keep It Working
⚠️ Important:
Smoky Quartz absorbs and transforms energy continuously and benefits from regular clearing.
Recommended methods:
Earth contact: grounding reset.
Water: brief rinse.
Sound: bowls or bells.
Summary
Smoky Quartz is a foundational crystal for grounding, protection, and emotional stability. Joyful, practical, and deeply supportive, it anchors higher energies into real-world application—making it indispensable for both beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
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 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.”
Phantom Quartz is fundamentally a crystal of growth through experience. Each internal phantom represents a milestone — a moment where growth paused, adapted, and continued stronger than before.
Growth, Integration & Moving Forward
Phantom Quartz is especially helpful when we feel stuck, stalled, or defined by past challenges. It teaches that interruption does not equal failure — it is simply part of the evolution process.
The type of inclusion forming the phantom influences the specific lessons and support the crystal offers, adding layers of meaning and applicability.
Milestones, Planning & Projection
Because phantoms mark distinct stages of growth, these crystals are often used to:
Mark personal milestones
Project future growth phases
Reframe past challenges as achievements
Practical Ways to Work With Phantom Quartz
Growth Reflection Exercise:
Hold the Phantom Quartz and reflect on a time when growth felt interrupted. Acknowledge how that moment strengthened you rather than diminished you.
Blockage Release:
Meditate with the crystal over the heart or solar plexus, visualizing old blockages dissolving into markers of wisdom.
Milestone Programming:
Program the crystal with a future goal, viewing each step as a “phantom” that marks progress rather than delay.
Self-Healing Visualization:
Visualize the phantom layer as a testament to survival and strength, then bring that perfected strength forward into the present.
Guided Phantom Integration Exercise
Hold a Phantom Quartz and recall a challenging or traumatic period that you feel may have limited your growth. Now consciously reinterpret that experience as a foundation rather than an obstacle. See it as a visible marker of strength — just as the phantom marks the crystal’s growth.
Allow gratitude to replace resistance. Thank the Phantom Quartz for assisting in reframing the experience and facilitating self-healing.
Phantom Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy
Phantom Quartz works exceptionally well with Smoky Quartz
for grounding growth, Amethyst
for insight,
and Hematite
to anchor lessons into physical reality.
Phantom Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Honor the Journey
⚠️ Important:
Phantom Quartz responds best to intentional, respectful cleansing.
Recommended methods:
Sound: bowls or tuning forks.
Moonlight: gentle overnight renewal.
Intention: consciously acknowledge growth cycles.
Summary
Phantom Quartz is a profound teacher of growth, resilience, and transformation. By preserving every stage of its journey, it reminds us that nothing is wasted — every experience contributes to who we are becoming.