Citrine cluster

Natural Citrine Quartz Cluster – Multi-Point Growth on Matrix

This natural citrine quartz cluster is a highly textured and visually complex specimen, featuring multiple well-formed crystal points emerging from a shared matrix base. The piece displays a layered, three-dimensional structure with crystals growing in varied orientations, creating depth and strong visual movement.

The colour ranges from soft champagne to warm golden tones, with subtle variation across the cluster. This coloration is caused by trace amounts of iron within the quartz structure that have undergone natural irradiation and geological heating over time.

Several larger, well-terminated points rise prominently from the cluster, surrounded by smaller secondary crystals that have formed in stages. These overlapping growth phases create a dense crystalline surface, with clear evidence of sequential mineral deposition.

The base consists of natural matrix material, anchoring the quartz and providing contrast between the rough host rock and the glassy crystal terminations. Some areas show fine mineral coatings and natural surface textures, further highlighting the raw geological formation.

Transparency varies from translucent to semi-transparent, with internal inclusions, veils, and growth zoning visible within the points. Light interacts with these features to produce soft reflections and occasional subtle internal flashes.

🔍 Key Features

Material: Natural Citrine (Quartz variety)

Formula: SiO₂

Colour: Pale yellow → golden champagne

Cause of Colour: Iron impurities + natural irradiation/heat

Transparency: Translucent to semi-transparent

Lustre: Vitreous (glassy)

Crystal System: Trigonal

Formation: Multi-point cluster on natural matrix

Finish: Raw natural specimen

📏 Dimensions

Size: 9.8 cm x 7 cm

Weight: 415 grams

🧪 Geological & Scientific Notes

Citrine forms when quartz containing trace iron is exposed to natural radiation and elevated temperatures within the Earth. This alters the oxidation state of iron within the crystal lattice, producing the characteristic yellow to golden colour.

Cluster formations occur when multiple crystals grow simultaneously from silica-rich fluids within cavities, often in volcanic or hydrothermal environments. Differences in crystal size and orientation reflect changes in growth conditions over time.

The presence of matrix indicates the original host rock, preserving the natural growth environment of the quartz.

🧼 Care Information

Clean gently with lukewarm water

Avoid harsh chemicals

Handle carefully to protect crystal points

Store separately to prevent damage