Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines

Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines

£42.00
£42.00
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Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
  • Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines
Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines

Citrine freeform with white and smoky phantom lines

£42.00
£42.00

This 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.

Unlike 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.

Soft 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.

Key Features

Material: Natural Citrine (Quartz)

Formation: Polished freeform with visible phantom growth lines

Color: Pale lemon to soft golden-yellow with natural tonal variation

Crystal Habit: Freeform with internal phantoms, inclusions, and subtle rainbow refractions

Finish: Smooth polished exterior

Shape: Organic freeform

Dimensions

Approx. Size: 6cm x 5.1cm 

Weight: 121 grams

Geological & Scientific Notes

Citrine 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.

This 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.

Rainbow 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Mineral: Quartz
Formula: SiO₂
Colour: Pale yellow → deep amber
Cause of Colour: Iron impurities
Lustre: Vitreous (glassy)
Transparency: Transparent → translucent
Streak: White
Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
Fracture: Conchoidal
Cleavage: None
Density: ~2.65
Crystal System: Trigonal
Habit: Hexagonal prisms
Formation: Igneous rocks & hydrothermal veins
Common Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, Russia
Optical:
Refractive Index: ~1.54–1.55
Weak pleochroism
Extras:
Natural citrine is rare
Often heat-treated amethyst
Colour usually more uniform than amethyst

Condition

Smooth polished exterior

Visible phantom growth lines

Natural inclusions and internal fractures present

Subtle rainbow refractions under light

Minor natural surface and internal features consistent with quartz

No dyeing or artificial enhancement

Care Instructions

Handle with care to avoid chips or scratches

Clean gently with a soft cloth or mild water

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight

Keep away from harsh chemicals

Store separately to protect the surface

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