{"product_id":"citrine-freeform-with-phantom-lines","title":"Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural citrine quartz freeform is a captivating piece that showcases the subtle beauty of phantom formations and soft internal light play. With its gentle golden tones and layered internal features, this specimen offers a refined yet intriguing display that highlights the crystal’s natural growth history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike raw formations, this crystal has been carefully shaped into a smooth freeform, enhancing its transparency while preserving the internal structures that make it unique. Distinct phantom lines can be seen running through the piece, appearing as delicate horizontal layers that mark stages of interrupted and resumed growth. These features create a sense of depth and quiet movement within the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft internal fractures and inclusions interact with light to produce occasional flashes of rainbow refraction, adding a subtle sparkle that shifts with the viewing angle. The colour ranges from pale lemon to muted golden hues, with a more translucent upper section and a slightly more included lower portion, creating a natural and elegant gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural Citrine (Quartz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Polished freeform with visible phantom growth lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Pale lemon to soft golden-yellow with natural tonal variation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Freeform with internal phantoms, inclusions, and subtle rainbow refractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Smooth polished exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Organic freeform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. Size: 6cm x 5.1cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 121 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrine is a variety of quartz coloured by trace amounts of iron within its structure. Its warm yellow tones develop naturally through geological heating processes over long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen displays clear phantom growth lines, formed when the crystal’s growth temporarily paused and later resumed. These interruptions leave behind faint, layered outlines within the quartz, offering a visible record of its formation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbow refractions occur when light passes through internal fractures and microscopic inclusions. These natural features disperse light into subtle spectral colours that shift depending on angle and lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarity varies throughout the piece, with more transparent areas highlighting the phantom structures, while slightly included zones add texture and depth. These inclusions are entirely natural and contribute to the crystal’s individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished freeform shape enhances both the visibility of these internal features and the way light travels through the crystal, making it a softly luminous and engaging display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Quartz\u003cbr\u003eFormula: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003eColour: Pale yellow → deep amber\u003cbr\u003eCause of Colour: Iron impurities\u003cbr\u003eLustre: Vitreous (glassy)\u003cbr\u003eTransparency: Transparent → translucent\u003cbr\u003eStreak: White\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 7 (Mohs)\u003cbr\u003eFracture: Conchoidal\u003cbr\u003eCleavage: None\u003cbr\u003eDensity: ~2.65\u003cbr\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003cbr\u003eHabit: Hexagonal prisms\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Igneous rocks \u0026amp; hydrothermal veins\u003cbr\u003eCommon Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, Russia\u003cbr\u003eOptical:\u003cbr\u003eRefractive Index: ~1.54–1.55\u003cbr\u003eWeak pleochroism\u003cbr\u003eExtras:\u003cbr\u003eNatural citrine is rare\u003cbr\u003eOften heat-treated amethyst\u003cbr\u003eColour usually more uniform than amethyst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth polished exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible phantom growth lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural inclusions and internal fractures present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle rainbow refractions under light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor natural surface and internal features consistent with quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with care to avoid chips or scratches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or mild water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from harsh chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore separately to protect the surface\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53664057459029,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9d40593a-747f-4e5b-8e2f-cd57a673cb7d.jpg?v=1776344041","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/citrine-freeform-with-phantom-lines","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}