2 yellow citrine tumbled stones / medium

Citrine is a beautiful and popular gemstone known for its warm, golden-yellow to brownish-orange hues. Here’s a detailed overview:
### **Properties of Citrine:**
- **Color:** Ranges from pale yellow to deep amber, sometimes with reddish or brownish tones.
- **Hardness:** 7 on the Mohs scale (durable for jewelry).
- **Luster:** Vitreous (glass-like).
- **Transparency:** Typically transparent to translucent.
- **Crystal System:** Trigonal (quartz family).
### **Meaning & Metaphysical Properties:**
Citrine is often called the **"Merchant’s Stone"** or **"Success Stone"** due to its association with prosperity, abundance, and positive energy. Many believe it:
- Attracts wealth and success.
- Boosts creativity and motivation.
- Promotes joy, optimism, and self-confidence.
- Clears negative energy (no need for cleansing, unlike some stones).
### **Formation & Sources:**
- **Natural Citrine** is rare; most commercial citrine is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz.
- **Major Sources:** Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, and the U.S. (North Carolina).
### **Uses:**
- **Jewelry:** Rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets (durable for daily wear).
- **Decorative Items:** Carved figurines, spheres, or pyramids.
- **Healing & Meditation:** Used in crystal healing for solar plexus and sacral chakras.
### **Care & Maintenance:**
- Clean with mild soap and water.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (may fade over time).
- Store separately to prevent scratches.
### **Fun Facts:**
- The name comes from the French *"citron"* (lemon) due to its color.
- Ancient cultures believed it carried the power of the sun.
- Unlike most crystals, citrine doesn’t retain negativity, so it rarely needs cleansing.