{"product_id":"natural-citrine-polished-point","title":"Natural citrine polished point featuring phantom formations and rainbow inclusion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a polished citrine quartz tower featuring natural internal inclusions, visible phantom growth lines, and subtle rainbow reflections. The piece displays a soft golden-yellow tone with areas of clarity, allowing light to pass through and highlight its internal structure. The defined point and faceted sides enhance both its visual depth and natural optical effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural citrine (quartz variety)\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Solid quartz crystal, shaped and polished into a tower\u003cbr\u003eColor: Pale to medium golden-yellow with translucent clarity\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Habit: Internal phantoms, inclusions, and light-reflecting fracture planes\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Fully polished with defined facets and pointed termination\u003cbr\u003eShape: Tower\/point (lapidary-shaped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Size: 9.1cm x 3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 124 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 the crystal structure. The warm yellow tones seen in this piece are the result of natural geological processes, including heat and oxidation during formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tower features phantom inclusions, which appear as faint, ghost-like outlines of earlier crystal growth stages. These occur when crystal growth is interrupted and then resumes, trapping earlier formations within new layers of quartz.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece also displays internal fractures and inclusions that create subtle rainbow flashes when light passes through. These rainbows are caused by light diffraction along internal planes, adding depth and visual interest to the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clarity varies throughout the tower, with some areas more transparent and others containing mineral inclusions and natural veils, all of which are typical of quartz formed in natural environments.\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\u003eNatural internal inclusions, phantoms, and fracture lines\u003cbr\u003eVisible variation in clarity and colour throughout\u003cbr\u003ePolished exterior with crisp edges and facets\u003cbr\u003eMinor natural imperfections consistent with quartz\u003cbr\u003eNo visible dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eHandle with care to avoid chips, especially at the point\u003cbr\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or dry brush\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help maintain colour\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from water where possible to preserve clarity and finish\u003cbr\u003eStore separately to prevent scratching from harder materials\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663241929045,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1f2139fb-682d-42b6-8ee8-27ea2f17d506.jpg?v=1776334228","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/natural-citrine-polished-point","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}