{"product_id":"citrine-rough-chips-small","title":"Citrine Rough Chips (Small)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrine is a golden-yellow variety of quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally associated with abundance and confidence. These are small raw citrine chips - unpolished natural fragments, ideal for crystal grids, bowls, or scattering into a decorative arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicon dioxide (SiO2), iron-colored quartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden yellow to amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil (common commercial source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar plexus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbundance, confidence, personal power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \/ Water-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-safe for a quick rinse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, citrine is associated with abundance, confidence, and personal power, linked to the solar plexus chakra. Note: much commercial citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz, since naturally-formed yellow citrine is comparatively rare - either way it is genuine quartz. See more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrine\"\u003ecitrine\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScatter the chips into a bowl or crystal grid, add them to a jar or sachet, or place a few in a spot where you want a bright, energizing touch. Because these are natural raw chips, size, shape, and color depth vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrine is a hard, durable quartz (Mohs 7) and tolerates a quick rinse in cool water without issue. Because much commercial citrine is heat-treated, avoid further heat exposure that could alter the color, and keep pieces out of prolonged intense sun for long-term display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are citrine rough chips for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are small, unpolished raw citrine fragments used in crystal grids, decorative bowls, or sachets, traditionally associated with abundance and confidence. This is a decorative\/symbolic item, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs citrine water-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a quick rinse is fine for this hard, durable quartz (Mohs 7). No special water precautions are needed for occasional cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs natural citrine rare, or is most citrine treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of the citrine sold commercially is heat-treated amethyst or smoky quartz, since naturally-formed yellow citrine is comparatively rare - either way, it is genuine quartz, just be aware heat-treatment is common in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cleanse and charge citrine chips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse briefly under cool water, wipe dry, pass them through incense smoke, or set them near (not in) moonlight. Avoid additional heat exposure, since heat is what produces much commercial citrine's color in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell it is genuine citrine (not treated glass)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine citrine, whether natural or heat-treated quartz, has a glassy hardness that resists scratching and shows natural color zoning or inclusions under light - uniformly perfect, bubble-free color is a sign of glass or synthetic imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with citrine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people pair citrine chips with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clear-quartz\"\u003eclear quartz\u003c\/a\u003e points or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pyrite\"\u003epyrite\u003c\/a\u003e for an abundance-themed grid or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are citrine rough chips for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"They are small, unpolished raw citrine fragments used in crystal grids, decorative bowls, or sachets, traditionally associated with abundance and confidence. 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