{"product_id":"citrine-tower-with-phantom-lines-and-rainbows","title":"Citrine tower with phantom lines and rainbows","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis natural citrine quartz tower is a beautifully layered piece, featuring strong phantom formations alongside vibrant internal rainbow refractions. Its warm golden tones combined with soft flashes of colour create a balanced and captivating display that reflects both clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolished into a classic tower shape, this piece enhances the crystal’s natural structure while allowing light to move fluidly through it. Fine phantom lines can be seen within, appearing as gentle, layered formations that mark stages of paused and resumed growth. These subtle internal features give the crystal a sense of quiet movement and natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal fractures and inclusions interact with light to produce shifting rainbow refractions, adding moments of brightness and colour that change with angle and lighting. The colour ranges from pale lemon to warm golden hues, with natural variation that adds to the piece’s organic character and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural Citrine (Quartz)\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Polished tower with visible phantom growth lines and rainbow inclusions\u003cbr\u003eColor: Pale lemon to soft golden-yellow with natural tonal variation\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Habit: Tower with internal phantoms, inclusions, and rainbow refractions\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Smooth polished exterior\u003cbr\u003eShape: Tower \/ point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eSize: 6.8cm x 3.6cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 105 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 form naturally through geological heating processes over extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen displays clear phantom growth lines, formed when the crystal’s growth temporarily paused and later resumed. These interruptions leave behind soft, layered outlines within the quartz, offering a visible record of its formation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRainbow inclusions occur when light passes through internal fractures and microscopic features within the crystal. These natural structures disperse light into spectral colours, creating shifting flashes that vary depending on viewing angle and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClarity varies throughout the piece, with more transparent areas highlighting the phantom structures, while slightly included zones enhance the strength of rainbow refractions. These inclusions are entirely natural and contribute to the individuality of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polished tower shape enhances both the visibility of these internal features and the way light travels through the piece, creating a softly luminous and visually dynamic display.\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\u003eVisible phantom growth lines\u003cbr\u003eNatural inclusions and internal fractures present\u003cbr\u003eRainbow refractions visible under light\u003cbr\u003eMinor natural surface and 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 chips or scratches\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 surface\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53665831125333,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/20260416-094548.jpg?v=1776330634","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/citrine-tower-with-phantom-lines-and-rainbows","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}