{"product_id":"citrine-sphere-with-rainbows","title":"Citrine sphere with rainbows","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural citrine quartz sphere is a beautifully luminous piece, alive with soft golden tones and vibrant internal rainbow refractions. Its warm glow and shifting flashes of colour create an elegant yet captivating display, making it a standout addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpertly polished into a smooth sphere, this piece allows light to travel evenly throughout the crystal, enhancing its internal features from every angle. Fine internal fractures and inclusions interact with light to produce vivid rainbow flashes that appear and disappear as the sphere is moved, giving it a dynamic and ever-changing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe colour ranges from pale lemon to warm golden hues, with natural tonal variation that adds depth and character. The combination of clarity and internal features creates a beautiful balance between transparency and light play, resulting in a softly radiant and visually engaging piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural Citrine (Quartz)\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Polished sphere with internal inclusions and rainbow refractions\u003cbr\u003eColor: Pale lemon to warm golden-yellow with natural tonal variation\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Habit: Sphere with internal fractures and strong rainbow refractions\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Smooth polished exterior\u003cbr\u003eShape: Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 3.3cm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 59 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vibrant rainbow refractions seen within this piece are created when light passes through internal fractures and microscopic inclusions. These natural features disperse light into spectral colours, producing shifting flashes that change depending on viewing angle and lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClarity varies throughout the sphere, with internal inclusions playing an important role in generating the strong rainbow effect. These features are entirely natural and contribute to the individuality and visual appeal of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spherical shape enhances the distribution of light, allowing the rainbows and internal structures to be visible from all angles, giving the piece a balanced and radiant presence.\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\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eSmooth polished exterior\u003cbr\u003eNatural internal inclusions and fractures present\u003cbr\u003eStrong rainbow refractions visible under light\u003cbr\u003eMinor natural internal features consistent with quartz\u003cbr\u003eNo dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eHandle with care to avoid scratches or damage\u003cbr\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or mild water\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from harsh chemicals\u003cbr\u003eStore separately to protect the polished surface\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53665819590997,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_eb0570cf-eae6-4f36-b4a6-f63f08024c71.jpg?v=1776341332","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/citrine-sphere-with-rainbows","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}