{"product_id":"natural-quartz-point-heat-treated-amethyst-citrine-crystal-specimen-18g","title":"Natural Quartz Point Heat-Treated Amethyst Citrine Crystal Specimen 18g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn attractive 18g quartz crystal point, most likely heat-treated amethyst commonly sold commercially as citrine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features a milky to translucent white quartz body leading into a vivid transparent golden-orange termination. The strong colour concentration within the upper portion is characteristic of amethyst that has undergone heat treatment to alter its original purple colour to yellow\/orange tones. Heating amethyst to produce commercial citrine is a common and established treatment within the gemstone trade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt retains a distinct natural crystal termination with internal fractures, inclusions and variations in clarity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz, most likely heat-treated amethyst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly marketed as heat-treated citrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e18g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural crystal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilky white to transparent golden-orange colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw, unpolished specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact specimen pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual identification only, not laboratory tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural fractures, cleavage, inclusions, matrix and irregular edges are present. Please study all photographs carefully as they show the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer: Gemstone identification is based on visual assessment only, considering colour, pattern, translucency, lustre and other observable characteristics. Stones have not been laboratory tested unless explicitly stated. Whilst every effort has been made to identify each gemstone accurately, identification should be considered our best professional opinion rather than a certified mineralogical determination. Natural gemstones vary in colour, pattern and inclusions, making every piece unique. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47874226880643,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/IMG_20260809_152239.jpg?v=1786732666","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/natural-quartz-point-heat-treated-amethyst-citrine-crystal-specimen-18g","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}