{"product_id":"citrine-sphere-with-phantom","title":"Citrine sphere with phantom a d rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural citrine quartz sphere is a beautifully balanced piece that highlights the intricate story of crystal growth through its delicate phantom lines and luminous internal rainbow reflections. With its warm golden glow and fluid internal landscape, this specimen offers a sense of depth and movement from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully polished into a smooth sphere, this piece allows light to travel evenly throughout the crystal, enhancing both clarity and internal features. Subtle phantom formations can be seen suspended within, appearing as soft, layered outlines that mark earlier stages of growth. These internal layers create a captivating sense of dimension, almost like a snapshot of the crystal’s formation frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs light moves through the sphere, internal fractures and inclusions produce flashes of rainbow refraction, adding brilliance and shifting colour play. The tone ranges from pale honey to richer golden hues, with areas of increased saturation where inclusions gather. The overall effect is both soothing and visually dynamic, making it an engaging display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural Citrine (Quartz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Polished sphere with visible phantom growth structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Pale to medium golden-yellow with natural tonal variation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Spherical form with internal phantoms, inclusions, and rainbow refractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Smooth polished exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. Size: 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 65 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 crystal lattice. Its golden hues develop naturally through geological heating processes over extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphere features distinct phantom formations, formed when crystal growth pauses and later resumes under changing conditions. These interruptions leave behind faint internal outlines, creating the layered phantom effect visible within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbow flashes occur as light refracts through microscopic fractures and inclusions inside the quartz. These natural features disperse light into spectral colours that shift depending on the viewing angle and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarity varies throughout the sphere, with clearer zones allowing deeper visibility into the crystal, and more included areas adding texture and character. These inclusions are entirely natural and provide insight into the crystal’s formation environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spherical shape allows for an even distribution of light, enhancing both the internal structures and the visual play of colour, making this piece particularly captivating from all sides.\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\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth polished surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible internal phantom growth lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural inclusions and internal fractures present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbow refractions visible 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 scratches or chips\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 maintain surface quality\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53664045400405,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/20260416-124743_c1091044-93a6-41cc-8c67-4774d22e074d.jpg?v=1776340478","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/citrine-sphere-with-phantom","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}