CITRINE:

This is a form of quartz that has a yellow coloration. It gets its name from "citrus" (Latin) a citron (a fruit like a lemon) Much of the natural citrines may have started out as amethyst but heat from nearby magmatic bodies may have caused the change to citrine. The coloration of the stone can vary from yellow to orange tones. Superstitions claim that it is a lucky crystal- so certainly one to carry when doing the lotto!

Citrine is claimed to have the following healing properties:

Citrine is claimed to be good for the kidneys, colon, liver and gallbladder. It can help with digestive disorders and heart tissue regeneration. Some claim that it can prevent self-destructive tendencies by raining your level of self esteem. It is a crystal that is a imagined as being like a good friend that encourages you and gives you self-confidence. Its emotional qualities are optimism, hope and warmth. And crystal lore says that Citrine attracts good fortune and abundance.