Citrine A Grade Brazil Natural Yellow Quartz Crystal Specimen

Citrine – A Grade Natural Quartz Crystal from Brazil

This A grade Citrine specimen is a genuine natural quartz crystal sourced from Brazil, a region internationally recognised for producing high-quality quartz varieties. The photograph shows the exact piece you will receive, carefully selected for its clarity, colour, and overall crystal definition. Full sizing details are available in the listing photos to provide accurate scale and proportions.

Your crystal includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine Citrine mineral specimen.

Mineral Type & Scientific Classification

Citrine is a yellow to golden variety of Quartz, with the chemical formula SiO₂ (silicon dioxide). It belongs to the tectosilicate mineral class and crystallises in the trigonal crystal system. Quartz commonly forms six-sided prismatic crystals terminating in pyramidal points.

The yellow to amber tones of Citrine are typically caused by trace amounts of iron within the quartz structure. Natural colour variations can range from pale lemon and honey to deeper golden or smoky-gold shades depending on iron concentration and geological conditions.

Quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it a durable mineral suitable for handling and display. It exhibits a vitreous lustre and conchoidal fracture, with no true cleavage.

Colour, Clarity & Crystal Characteristics

A grade Citrine generally refers to specimens with attractive colour saturation, good transparency, and well-formed crystal structure. Brazilian Citrine may display clear to translucent bodies, sometimes with internal growth zoning or natural inclusions that confirm its geological origin.

Well-formed crystals often show vertical striations along prism faces, a natural feature of quartz growth. Terminations may be sharp and symmetrical, reflecting stable crystallisation conditions.

This specimen is presented in its natural mineral state without artificial dyes or surface coatings. Any internal inclusions or minor surface features are part of its authentic crystal formation.

Geological Formation – Brazil

Brazil is one of the world’s most significant sources of quartz crystals, including Citrine. Quartz forms in hydrothermal veins and cavities within igneous and metamorphic rocks. Silica-rich fluids circulate through fractures and voids, gradually depositing layers of silicon dioxide as temperature and pressure conditions allow crystallisation.

Over extended geological periods, these silica deposits grow into well-defined quartz crystals. Iron present in the surrounding rock or fluid becomes incorporated into the lattice, producing the characteristic yellow colour of Citrine.

Brazilian deposits are especially valued for producing large, well-formed quartz crystals with good clarity and vibrant colour.

Collecting Significance & Traditional Associations

Citrine is widely appreciated among mineral collectors for its warm golden hues and classic quartz crystal form. An A grade Brazilian specimen offers strong visual appeal and makes an excellent addition to display cabinets, desks, or curated mineral collections.

Its bright colour and clarity also make it a popular gift choice for collectors and geology enthusiasts.

In various traditions, Citrine has been traditionally associated with abundance and positive energy in symbolic spiritual contexts. These associations are spiritual in nature and reflect cultural interpretations of golden quartz varieties.

Authenticity & Individual Selection

• Genuine natural Citrine (Quartz – SiO₂)
• Origin: Brazil
• Mineral group: Tectosilicate
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• A grade quality selection
• Carefully selected individual specimen
• You will receive the exact crystal shown
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card

Each Brazilian Citrine crystal forms through natural hydrothermal processes over geological timescales, resulting in unique variations in colour intensity, clarity, and crystal structure in every individual piece.