Heated citrine bracelet (heated amethyst) Brazil AA (5-6mm balls)

BRA-CIT-25
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Dimensions:
Approx 17-18cm - Fits all wrists with a size of 16-18cm

Very beautiful elastic bracelet made of heated citrine (heated amethyst) balls of 5-6mm.
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet.

Contrary to popular belief, the name citrine comes from the Latin “citrus”, which does not mean “lemon” but the yellow citrus fruits of the citron tree. In fact, citron comes from the Greek word “kedros” which translates to cedar.

This Latin root is found in the names lemon, lemon tree or lemongrass, but also in pumpkin or citraria (old name for lemon balm producing a yellow infusion).

Long before being attributed to the citrine stone, the terms citrin and citrine qualified color adjectives. In very old medical works, writings mention “citrine” ointments or “citrine” balms.

Nowadays, there are two types of citrine commercially available, namely natural citrine , or the heated citrine . Citrine is a quartz and belongs to the group of silicates, more precisely tectosilicates with a hexagonal crystal system. It has a hardness of 7/10 on the Mohs scale, indicating that it has good chemical and mechanical resistance.

In summary, citrine is a stone from the same family as rock crystal and amethyst. The only difference is in their respective colors. It should be noted that rock crystal is pure silicon dioxide, while citrine contains iron inclusions, giving it its yellow color when it has been heated naturally by magma.

So, to obtain heated citrine, it is a matter of rapidly heating the amethyst between 500 and 600°C. Its color under the effect of heat will vary from purple to yellow. The iron and aluminum atoms change until they give a bright yellow color.

This is exactly the same process for natural citrine, except that the heating process caused by the magma, takes place over decades. It is obvious that natural citrine has a much higher cost than industrially heated citrine.

Heated citrine has a very yellow color, darker, less translucent, or even opaque compared to natural citrine. The majority of commercial citrines are in fact heated citrines. They have inclusions, pockets of water containing minerals retained in the stone and which grow inside. In the natural environment, these pockets of water do not cause any fractures. But when heated industrially and quickly, they form fractures or stripes, leaving white marks and impurities.

The color of heated citrine depends on the color of the amethyst used. The darker its color, the brighter yellow the heated citrine will be. The shape of the crystals is also different, those of amethyst differ from those of natural citrine.

Thus, the main deposits of heated citrine are those of amethyst, namely in Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Madagascar or Zambia.

Heated citrine, with its dynamic color, has a stimulating effect and provokes self-confidence and self-esteem. It can be of great help to people suffering from complexes, shyness. Indeed, it allows them to develop their personality, to assert themselves and to open up to others. It provides a lot of serenity.

The tonic and positive energy that this stone gives off is very effective in cases of doubts, indecisions and feelings of great sadness. This energy is very useful during changes in life. It promotes well-being and reduces stress. It spreads the joy of living.

In addition, heated citrine reduces tensions in relationships with others, whether at the professional or family level. Its calming effect soothes anger and resentment, fights anxieties and worries.

This stone is said to be a stone of prosperity. Thus, it encourages success in work. Moreover, it improves concentration, inspiration and helps to give the best of oneself.

Be careful, however, it is said that heated citrine is only effective occasionally, unlike natural citrine which is useful for a long time.