{"product_id":"citrin-handstufe-aus-kunduluni-kongo-782g-unbehandelt","title":"Citrine Hand Specimen from Kunduluni, Congo (782g) - untreated","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Citrine hand specimen from Kunduluni, Congo, is a true highlight for collectors, lovers of healing stones, and anyone looking for a fascinating decorative item. This natural masterpiece combines radiant colors with powerful energy, making it an ideal gift item or a personal enrichment for your home or office. Citrine is valued for its clear, sunny radiance and brings warming, positive vibes to any room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen weighs 782 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogical details of the Citrine hand specimen from Kunduluni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂ (silicon dioxide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mainly quartz with traces of iron, which is responsible for the characteristic yellow color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From light yellow to warm, golden-brown tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreak Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glassy, especially impressive on polished surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 – robust and suitable for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleavage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No pronounced cleavage, which makes citrine very resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFracture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conchoidal to uneven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable outside of direct, intense light sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal – citrine mostly forms prismatic crystals or massive aggregates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often found as large, clear crystals or in compact specimens like this piece from Kunduluni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe citrine hand specimen comes from the well-known mineral deposits in Kunduluni, Congo. This region is famous for its high-quality quartz crystals, which are recognized worldwide. The mines in Kunduluni are characterized by environmentally conscious and sustainable mining practices that preserve the natural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe significance of citrine in different cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrine has held a special significance in various cultures for centuries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntiquity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Greek and Roman antiquity, citrine was worn as a protective stone against negative energies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Ages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It was considered a stone of wealth and was valued by merchants to promote success and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Esotericism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Today it is referred to as the \"sun stone,\" said to promote joy of life, creativity, and motivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrine as a healing stone and water stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrine is one of the best-known stones in lithotherapy and is traditionally described on various levels of meaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with inner resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaid to have a soothing effect on stomach and intestinal complaints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn lithotherapy, it is traditionally attributed with strengthening joy of life and self-confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn lithotherapy, it is traditionally considered a companion for creative phases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated with clarity and concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaid to help manifest goals and increase motivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a water stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for making gemstone water, which is said to have a vitalizing and refreshing effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection to zodiac signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrine is particularly associated with the following zodiac signs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemini:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Main stone, supporting their curiosity and versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balancing stone, emphasizing their self-confidence and joy of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-nosnippet\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatment or therapy. 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