Certified Citrine-Sunela Gemstone
Citrine/Sunela is the yellow to gold orange color of quartz. It is a variety of quartz. Citrine word is derived from the French word “citron” which means lemon. It has yellow color, due to trace amount of iron in it. It is shiny glass like stone and color of this stone is transparent to opaque yellow and brown. Natural stones are very rare; most of the commercial citrine is produced by the heat treatment of Amethyst in the market, which turns yellow at a temperature of 470 degree centigrade. It is impossible to distinguish this stone from the yellow topaz of the same color, unless one checks hardness Citrine is used in the names of birds and other life forms with same yellow color to describe their appearance including citrine wagtail, citrine warbler, canary citrine fly catcher.
Deposits of this gem are found in Madagascar, Brazil, Burma, USA and Namibia.
Citrine, also known as Sunela in the Indian gemstone tradition, is popular for its attractive yellow to golden-orange appearance and is valued as a gemstone for both jewellery and Vedic gemstone practices.
Citrine Gemology
Color – Yellowish to Yellowish Brown or Smoky, Gray brown
Appearance – Transparent crystals, all sizes, Present often as geode point or cluster.
Rarity – Natural Citrine is comparatively rare, heat treated Amethyst is often sold as citrine.
Source – Brazil, Madagascar, Burma, USA, Namibia
Category – Silicate mineral
Luster – Vitreous-Vitreous-waxy to dull when massive
Crystal structure – Trigonal
Mohs scale hardness – 7
Formula – SiO2
The gemological characteristics of Citrine help buyers understand its natural appearance, hardness, crystal structure, color, and overall gemstone quality before purchasing.
Metaphysics of Citrine/Sunela
Citrine is a powerful cleanser and regenerator. It relates to Sun. Sun imparts glory and success to a person. It makes a person to live a life like a king and the leader. This stone makes a person warming, energizing and highly creative. This is one of the crystal that never needs cleansing. It energizes every level of life. It is connected to the third, Solar plexus chakra. It activates the crown chakra and opens the intuition. It cleanses and balances the subtle bodies*, aligning them with the physical.
Citrine/Sunela is traditionally associated with positivity, confidence, creativity, abundance, personal power, and motivation. In Vedic and metaphysical practices, it is often considered a gemstone that supports optimism and positive energy.
Psychological Benefits of Citrine
Psychologically, Citrine raises self-esteem, self confidence and removes destructive tendencies. It enhances motivation, improves individual self being and activates creativity. It makes you less sensitive towards criticism and negative energies. It helps you to develop positive attitude and optimism in life. This stone promotes enjoyment of new experiences and promotes best solution to every problem of your life.
Mental Benefits of Citrine
Mentally, It enhances concentration and revitalizes the mind. It is excellent for overcoming depression, fears, and phobias. It promotes inner calm so that you can energize your wisdom.
Emotional Benefits of Citrine
Emotionally, Citrine promotes joy in life. It releases negative traits, fears and feelings at the deepest level of your soul. It overcomes fear and stops anger.
Healing Properties of Citrine
Citrine is thought to balance digestion and other eating disorders. It stimulates pancreas, spleen and digestive organs. It removes infections of the kidney and bladder, and cure eye problem. It increases blood and improves circulatory system. Constipation and cellulite is cured by wearing this gem. As an elixir, it is helpful for menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, balancing the hormones and removing fatigue.
These healing properties are traditionally attributed to Citrine in gemstone and metaphysical practices. Citrine should not be considered a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis or treatment.
Before Buying Citrine
5 Things you should know before buying this gem are:
Color
The color should be yellow, from very pale yellow to orange. Light shades should be avoided.
Cut
A well cut Citrine is an excellent stone to buy.
Clarity
This gem comes in clarity from cloudy, almost opaque to perfect clear. A gem with good clarity is worth to buy.
Size
A size of over 10 carat can command a premium quality of this gem.
Meaning and Symbol
Citrine embodies powerful symbolism and healing energetic properties. It is traditionally associated with positivity, confidence, success, abundance, creativity, and personal strength.
Certified Natural Citrine-Sunela Gemstone from AstroKapoor
We at Astrokapoor offer natural and certified gemstones of excellent quality. Each gemstone is passed from various tests by the team of our own gemologist and finally certified by government approved laboratories and best quality is picked for our clients. You can directly buy natural Sunela/Citrine Gemstones from our online store by sending us your details and requirements. We offer best competitive rates to our clients. Kindly provide your requirement filling up the given form.
Our gemstone selection process focuses on authenticity, quality, color, clarity, and suitability so clients can make a more informed choice when purchasing a Citrine or Sunela gemstone.
The Six Key Steps in Examining a Stone
Whenever possible, examine stones unmounted.
Make sure the gem is clean.
Hold the unmounted stone so that your fingers touch only the girdle.
View the gem under proper lightning.
These steps can help in observing the gemstone’s color, clarity, cut, surface, and overall appearance before purchasing or evaluating it.
Vedic Mantra for Wearing Citrine
“Om sah suraye namah”
The Vedic mantra is traditionally recited while wearing the gemstone as part of the Vedic gemstone practice associated with the Sun.
Pran Pratishtha & Energization of Citrine-Sunela Gemstone
Please note that all Gems are already energized (Pran Pratishtha) before sending to our clients by special Pundits and Purohits having in-depth knowledge of Vedas.
An auspicious day and nakshatra is chosen by client Name, Date of birth and Place by our Purohits.
A Matt is placed with its face towards East, North or North east while performing Pooja.
The gemstone is washed with holy Gangajal applied Kum Kum.
An incense stick is lighted in front of the gemstone and mantra is enchanted along with marigold flowers in according to the concerned gemstone.
The Name of the person, Date of birth is enchanted by closing the eyes by Purohits according to the concerned gemstone.
This completes the Pran Pratishtha of the gemstone and the person can directly wear this as it has already been energized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrine-Sunela Gemstone?
Citrine, also known as Sunela, is a yellow to golden-orange variety of quartz. It is valued for its attractive color, glass-like luster, and traditional metaphysical associations with positivity, confidence, creativity, success, and abundance.
What are the benefits of Citrine-Sunela Gemstone?
Citrine-Sunela is traditionally associated with confidence, concentration, creativity, motivation, optimism, emotional balance, and positive energy. In Vedic gemstone practices, it is also connected with the energy of the Sun.
Is natural Citrine rare?
Yes, natural Citrine is comparatively rare. A large amount of commercial Citrine available in the market is produced by heat treatment of Amethyst. Therefore, buyers should pay attention to the gemstone’s authenticity, quality, and certification.
What should I check before buying a Citrine gemstone?
Before buying Citrine, consider its color, cut, clarity, size, and authenticity. A good-quality Citrine generally has an attractive yellow to orange color, good clarity, and a well-executed cut. Laboratory certification can also help verify the gemstone’s quality.
Is the Citrine gemstone energized before it is sent to clients?
According to AstroKapoor, all gemstones are energized through Pran Pratishtha before being sent to clients. The process includes selecting an auspicious day and nakshatra, performing Pooja, washing the gemstone with Gangajal, reciting the concerned mantra, and completing the prescribed energization ritual.
