Lemon quartz is the lemon yellow variety of quartz. It is more lemon in color than a citrine, which has tones of orange in it. Citrine and Amethyst are both in the quartz family of gemstones. Some people mistakenly call prasiolite lemon quartz -- prasiolite has a green tone in it, and is also called green amethyst. It is also known as green gold or lemon citrine.
Quartz comes from all over the world with some of the most famous sources including Brazil and Africa. Most of the world supply of lemon quartz comes from Brazil.
Lemon Yellow Gemstone
Lemon quartz is mined in Brazil. Large crystals can be found. The quartz crystal system (silicon dioxide) is abundant in Brazil, and throughout most of the world. It is a relative of amethyst (which is a purple quartz).
Lemon quartz is ideal for jewelry. Either in silver or gold jewelry, lemon quartz is usually cut in large sizes (as in 5 carats and up). It is being used in bold gemstone jewelry because it is easy and affordable to use a large lemon quartz (whereas other stones are simply not available or affordable in large sizes - like diamonds).
Facet Info
A proper cut will help a gemstone sparkle. A gemstone that isn't cut well can look like a window (windowing is actually the term used for looking through the table out the pavilion of the stone). Ideally the stone should be cut so that when you look in you can't see out the back. The light should reflect against the facets on the pavilion of the stone and shoot back out the face of the stone. A lemon quartz can be cut as an oval, emerald cut (octagon shape), round, trillion, pear shape, cushion shape, as well as a number of fancy shapes.
What can lemon quartz do ?
Do you have a difficulty controlling evil thoughts? This is not only thoughts about someone you hate, this can be anything from self-limiting beliefs, thoughts that cause unease (always thinking about what may go wrong instead of what my go right), and any other bad thoughts.
Lemon quartz can guard you from these evil thoughts. If you feel depressed, maybe you should try to wear some lemon quartz, or keep it close by - in your pocket, desk drawer, or nightstand. You should consult a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment plan for your condition.
Pattern Breakers
Have you ever heard of a gratitude rock? If you have, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Use your lemon quartz to break any negative thought patterns you may have. Your thoughts are the compass for your life. Whenever you see your lemon quartz, let the negative thoughts release and think about what you are grateful for... think about the things in your life that make you feel lucky. Try this at least twice a day (when you put on your lemon quartz in the morning, and when you take it off at night.
Mineral Information
Mineral:
Quartz
Composition:
SiO2
Crystal:
Hexagonal
Specific Gravity:
2.6
Color:
Lemon Yellow
Origins:
Brazil (most common)
Hardness:
7
Treatment:
Gamma Ray
What is quartz?
Quartz (from German Quarz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental crust, feldspar being the first. It is made up of a lattice of silica (SiO2) tetrahedra. Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and a density of 2.65 g/cm³.
Locality
Quartz comes from all over the world with some of the most famous sources for the gemmy quartz including Brazil and Africa. Most of the world supply of lemon quartz comes from Brazil. Quartz is literally everywhere though -- sandy beaches and in rocks. It's even in meteorites. Quartz is transported on the earth through the molten layer underneath the earth's surface. It can then be re-deposited to the surface via volcanic or tectonic activity.
Lemon quartz is mined in Brazil. Large crystals can be found. The quartz crystal system (silicon dioxide) is abundant in Brazil, and throughout most of the world. It is a relative of amethyst (which is a purple quartz).
Treatment
Lemon quartz is treated by gamma radiation. Most people -- even gemologists and jewelers -- don't know this fact. The gamma radiation is harmless, and there is no need for a cooling period (like there is with different types of radiation). This type of radiation is what they use to sterilize foods. The gamma rays form color centers within the crystal. It is a permanent treatment.
