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Lemon Quartz

Silicon dioxide, irradiated

Citrus clarity in crystalline form.

Chakra

Solar Plexus

Element

Fire

Zodiac

Gemini · Leo

Lemon Quartz

I. The Metaphysical Reading

How the stone has been held.

Lemon quartz is regarded as a stone of fresh perspective and optimistic focus. Its sunny color is associated with mental brightness, decision-making, and the confidence to begin again with a lighter heart.

Chakra
Solar Plexus
Element
Fire
Zodiac
Gemini · Leo
Keynote
Citrus clarity in crystalline form.

II. The Scientific Reading

What the lattice actually does.

Lemon quartz is a yellow-green variety of macrocrystalline quartz. Most commercial material is produced by irradiating and heating quartz containing trace aluminum and lithium, which creates stable color centers. Natural lemon-yellow quartz is uncommon.

Formula
SiO₂
System
Trigonal
Hardness
7 (Mohs)
Provenance
Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa

References & Sources

Independent mineralogical references used to verify the scientific details above.

Mineral Profile

Fact Sheet

Chemical Formula
SiO₂
Crystal System
Trigonal
Mohs Hardness
7 (Mohs)
Density
2.65 g/cm³
Refractive Index
1.544 – 1.553
Provenance
Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa
Color Origin
Pale to bright yellow-green

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