{"product_id":"kundalini-citrine-cluster-from-congo-3-5-inch-natural-unheated-citrine-quartz-with-clear-terminated-point-raw-unwashed-specimen","title":"Kundalini Citrine Cluster from Congo, 3.5 Inch Natural Unheated Citrine Quartz with Clear Terminated Point, Raw Unwashed Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is citrine the way it comes out of the ground. A natural cluster from the Democratic Republic of Congo, three and a half inches tall, with a clear, glassy terminated point rising from a tumble of smaller honey and champagne colored crystals, and the red clay it grew in still caught in the crevices. Nothing about it has been heated, polished, or scrubbed. What you see is a piece of the earth exactly as it was found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKundalini citrine is the trade name for these Congo clusters, and in plain terms it is natural citrine quartz, colored by the ground it grew in rather than by a kiln. Most citrine sold today is amethyst that has been baked orange; this is the real thing, and it shows in the color, a soft smoky gold that deepens toward the base and goes almost clear at the tip. The main point carries a scatter of dark flecks under its faces and a band of them near its base, small inclusions that grew in with the crystal and read as ink spots against the light. Around it, a crowd of smaller points lean in every direction, some clear, some milky, some stained the warm rust of the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is broad and rough and it stands on its own. It is a specimen for close looking, the kind of piece that rewards a window ledge or a desk where the light can get through the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrine is kept as the stone of abundance and warmth, the one people reach for when they want more light in a room and in themselves. It is tied to confidence, creativity, and a sunny kind of optimism, and it has a long reputation as a merchant's stone, kept near the till or the workspace to invite prosperity. Natural citrine is read as the gentler, more grounded version of that energy, and the Congo clusters have a following of their own. The kundalini name comes from the way the points rise together from the base, which people who work with stones read as energy climbing upward, a picture of growth and awakening. Kept unwashed, with its clay still on, it is also taken as a reminder that the brightest things start in the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product photographs show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eStone: natural citrine quartz cluster, unheated, unwashed\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Democratic Republic of Congo\u003cbr\u003eSize: about 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 11.6 oz (329 g)\u003cbr\u003eForm: natural cluster with a terminated main point, rough base, stands on its own\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 7 (Mohs)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a raw natural specimen. Expect red clay in the crevices, dark mineral flecks in the main point, small chips and contact marks where the cluster grew against other crystals, and variation in clarity from point to point. Handle it by the base and dust it with a soft dry brush if you want to keep the clay. You are receiving the exact piece shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44274163023950,"sku":"CT-CL-01","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/01-lifestyle_6a22539e-47ba-4a50-aeb5-2cb0f1b0aa81.jpg?v=1788551434","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/kundalini-citrine-cluster-from-congo-3-5-inch-natural-unheated-citrine-quartz-with-clear-terminated-point-raw-unwashed-specimen","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}