Smoky Citrine Polished Tower – Brazil | Choose Your Exact Piece

Deep within the ancient pegmatite veins of Brazil, a remarkable transformation takes place over millions of years. As natural terrestrial radiation interacts with the earth's ambient heat and trace minerals, raw quartz is slowly painted with the grounding shadows of smoky quartz and the golden light of citrine. These nine exceptional towers have been shaped to honor that natural duality. Holding one of these specimens is like holding a snapshot of geological time—their polished faces offer a window into complex inner worlds where delicate veils, floating mineral inclusions, and sudden flashes of iridescent rainbows map the crystal’s long journey to the surface. For the collector and the metaphysical practitioner alike, these are more than just beautiful stones; they are profound anchors of earth energy and golden light.

Origin: Brazil
Grade: A (Commercial-High Grade)

Geological Overview

This stunning collection features natural Smoky Citrine, a macrocrystalline variety of quartz (silicon dioxide). Originating from the rich pegmatites of Brazil, these specimens showcase a classic, highly desirable bicolored zoning. The dark, grounding tones are created by natural terrestrial radiation interacting with aluminum impurities (Smoky Quartz), which seamlessly transition into the golden-yellow hues caused by trace iron inclusions (Citrine). Belonging to the trigonal crystal system, these pieces have been masterfully cut from rough material and polished to highlight their internal worlds.

Aesthetic Appeal

Each of the nine towers in this collection is a visual masterpiece. They feature a striking gradient, anchored by deep, almost opaque espresso-colored bases that clarify into translucent, pale-honey apexes. The polished faces act as windows into complex internal structures, revealing mesmerizing natural veils, dark floating mineral inclusions (likely chlorite or trapped matrix), and light-catching fracture planes that produce brilliant, iridescent rainbows when turned in the light.

Metaphysical Properties

Smoky Citrine is celebrated by practitioners as a premier stone of grounded manifestation. It perfectly marries the purifying, protective, and anchoring energies of Smoky Quartz with the vibrant, abundance-drawing, and clarifying properties of Citrine. It is historically associated with clearing energetic blockages while empowering the solar plexus chakra for personal growth, creativity, and focused intention.

Rarity & Collectibility

Natural Smoky Citrine is significantly rarer and more sought after by serious collectors than the ubiquitous heat-treated commercial citrine (which often features stark white bases and burnt-orange tips). While these pieces have been shaped and polished into tower forms, their striking color zoning is entirely naturally occurring. We have graded this collection as A (Commercial-High Grade) due to their excellent polish, bold color transitions, and fascinating internal landscapes, making them an accessible yet highly premium addition to any collection.

Collector’s & Display Notes

Cut into freestanding generator (obelisk) forms, these towers are designed to draw the eye upward and interact beautifully with directional lighting. They are perfect for a well-lit display cabinet, a central desk arrangement, or as powerful focal points within a mineral grid.

Condition & Authenticity

These are 100% natural Brazilian Smoky Citrine crystals that have been custom-cut and polished into freestanding towers. There are no artificial dyes, heat treatments, or lab irradiations present. Please note: As these are born from raw earth material, minor natural surface variations, internal growth lines, and dense mineral inclusions are present and authentic to the stone's formation.

Choose Your Exact Piece

Please select your exact piece from the dropdown menu using the corresponding letter. Details for each specific tower are below:

• Piece A: 75 g (2.65 oz) | 62 mm (2.44 in) tall — A bright, lighter-toned golden citrine with excellent clarity and delicate internal veils.
• Piece B: 90 g (3.17 oz) | 78 mm (3.07 in) tall — Features a striking dark smoky phantom zone near the base that beautifully clears toward the apex.
• Piece C: 155 g (5.47 oz) | 85 mm (3.35 in) tall — A substantial, chunky tower with a consistent smoky-lemon hue and light-catching internal fracture planes.
• Piece D: 105 g (3.70 oz) | 83 mm (3.27 in) tall — Luminous pale golden citrine highlighted by a distinct horizontal internal plane that creates stunning natural rainbows.
• Piece E: 115 g (4.06 oz) | 92 mm (3.62 in) tall — The tallest tower in the collection, boasting an elegant, slender form and a sharp, angled transition from smoky to clear.
• Piece F: 85 g (3.00 oz) | 84 mm (3.31 in) tall — A highly collectible, slender piece showcasing rare, dark "floating" mineral inclusions suspended within the clear quartz.
• Piece G: 175 g (6.17 oz) | Approx. 90 mm (3.54 in) tall — The heavy anchor piece of the collection, offering a commanding, dense smoky presence that gives way to a brilliant, clear tip.
• Piece H: 135 g (4.76 oz) | 80 mm (3.15 in) tall — A beautifully substantial, grounding tower leaning heavily into dense smoky quartz tones with rich internal character.
• Piece I: 105 g (3.70 oz) | 75 mm (2.95 in) tall — A robust tower defined by its bold, dramatic color zoning, shifting abruptly from a moody dark base to a highly translucent honey apex.