{"product_id":"natural-citrine-heart-untreated-dr-congo","title":"Natural Citrine Heart (Untreated) – DR Congo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeological Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hearts are carved from 100% natural \u003cstrong\u003eCitrine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare yellow variety of Quartz. Unlike the common heat-treated stones on the market, these specimens from the \u003cstrong\u003eDemocratic Republic of the Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e owe their golden-champagne hue to natural irradiation and trace amounts of aluminum or iron within the silicon dioxide (SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e) crystal lattice. Formed in pegmatite veins, this material often exhibits a \"smoky\" transition, characteristic of authentic Citrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAesthetic Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach heart features a sophisticated palette ranging from pale lemon to deep honey-gold. The polish reveals a complex interior world of silvery veils, light-catching fractures, and subtle phantoms. The soft, rounded contours of the heart shape contrast beautifully with the raw, energetic depth of the natural inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as \"The Merchant’s Stone,\" Citrine is a powerful tool for manifestation and personal will. Because these Congolese specimens are natural and untreated, they are believed to hold a more potent, grounded frequency. They are primary stones for the Solar Plexus Chakra, encouraging confidence and dissipating negative energy without absorbing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Citrine represents only a tiny fraction of global Quartz deposits. Congolese material is particularly prized for its unique \"Kundalini\" growth patterns. As mining exports from the DRC can be inconsistent, high-clarity carving-grade material remains a premium commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s \u0026amp; Display Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hearts are ideal for \"pocket stones\" or low-profile shelf displays. They pair exceptionally well with darker minerals like Smoky Quartz to highlight their golden transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 35g (1.23 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 55g (1.94 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed all-natural.\u003c\/strong\u003e These specimens have been cut and polished from natural rough; they have not been dyed, irradiated, or heat-treated. Expect minor surface variations inherent to natural stone carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Crystals and Minerals ","offers":[{"title":"Small - appx 35g","offer_id":44005156520024,"sku":"7862467","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - appx 55g","offer_id":44005156552792,"sku":"9807297","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1572\/1816\/files\/citrine-hearts-congo-mixed-group-shot-display.jpg?v=1776436624","url":"https:\/\/legacycrystalsandminerals.com\/products\/natural-citrine-heart-untreated-dr-congo","provider":"Legacy Crystals and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}