Natural Polished Citrine Crystal Mineral from Congo Genuine Golden Quartz Specimen COA

Natural Polished Citrine Crystal – Genuine Quartz from Congo

This listing features a natural, genuine Citrine crystal, beautifully polished to enhance its colour, clarity, and internal structure, sourced from Congo, Central Africa. Carefully selected for quality and visual appeal, this specimen displays the warm golden tones that make citrine one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The photographs show the exact crystal you will receive, and full sizing details are provided in the listing images. As with all our specimens, this piece is 100% genuine and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Mineral Overview – Citrine (Quartz Variety)

Citrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz (SiO₂), prized for its yellow to golden-orange coloration. Its colour is caused by trace amounts of iron within the crystal lattice, combined with natural geological processes over long periods of time. Citrine belongs to the trigonal crystal system and shares the durability and hardness that quartz is renowned for, making it suitable for both display and long-term preservation.

Natural citrine is considerably rarer than other quartz varieties, which adds to its desirability among collectors. Specimens from Congo are known for their attractive colour balance, often displaying honey, champagne, and soft amber tones when polished.

Appearance and Polished Finish

This polished citrine specimen has been carefully finished to highlight its natural beauty while preserving the integrity of the crystal. Polishing enhances light interaction within the quartz, allowing internal features to become more visible and giving the surface a smooth, tactile finish.

Typical visual characteristics include:

• Colour: Warm yellow to golden hues with natural variation

• Clarity: Translucent to semi-transparent

• Lustre: Vitreous, with a soft internal glow when light passes through

• Surface: Smoothly polished, revealing internal structure

• Form: Natural crystal mass shaped for display

Each polished citrine crystal is unique, with subtle internal veils and tonal zoning that reflect its geological formation.

Geological Formation and Congo Locality

Citrine forms in hydrothermal environments, where silica-rich fluids circulate through fractures and cavities in host rock. As these fluids cool, quartz crystals grow slowly, incorporating trace elements that influence colour and clarity. Over time, geological stability allows well-formed crystals to develop.

The mineral-rich regions of Congo are internationally recognised for producing high-quality quartz varieties, including citrine. The combination of favourable chemistry and prolonged crystal growth results in specimens with pleasing colour saturation and structural integrity. Congo citrine is valued for its natural appearance and consistency, making it popular with collectors worldwide.

Collecting and Display Value

Polished citrine crystals are appreciated for both their geological significance and their aesthetic qualities. This specimen is ideal for:

• Mineral and crystal collections

• Display cabinets and interior décor

• Educational study of quartz varieties

• Gifts for collectors and crystal enthusiasts

Quartz is stable, durable, and resistant to weathering, ensuring that this specimen will retain its beauty over time when properly cared for.

Your Genuine Crystal Specimen

• Mineral: Citrine (Quartz variety)

• Finish: Polished

• Locality: Congo

• Authenticity: 100% genuine specimen

• Condition: Carefully selected for colour and clarity

• Sizing: Full measurements shown in listing photographs

• Exact Specimen Shown: You will receive the crystal pictured

• Certificate: Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

This natural polished citrine crystal offers a timeless combination of geological authenticity, warm colour, and elegant presentation. Its genuine origin, refined finish, and enduring appeal make it a valuable addition to any crystal or mineral collection.