Citrine: water, sunlight and care
Yes. Citrine is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth. Citrine can fade in sunlight, so keep it out of direct sun.
Citrine at a glance
| What it is | Yellow quartz |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 of 10 |
| Water | Safe in water. |
| Sunlight | Natural citrine fades very slowly. |
| Good to know | Most citrine on the market is heated amethyst. |
How to care for Citrine
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Running water: Rinse briefly under running water and dry with a soft cloth.
- Citrine can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Citrine in tradition
In crystal tradition, Citrine is associated with the solar plexus chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Citrine safe in water?
Yes. Citrine is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth.
Can Citrine go in the sun?
Citrine can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.
How hard is Citrine?
Citrine is 7 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
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- gia.eduAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
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