golden Citrine Smokey Quartz Phantom Crystal Point from Zambia

A Citrine Smoky Quartz Phantom Crystal Point from Zambia. Three mineral characteristics in one crystal: warm golden color of the citrine main body, darker smoky quartz sections, and a geometrically clearly recognizable phantom stage within.

Phantom crystals document interrupted growth. A thin mineral layer is deposited between two quartz growth phases, which remains visible as a geometric internal phantom in the finished crystal. Iron oxides color it yellow-golden; traces of aluminum create the smoky quartz sections.

Zambian citrine belongs to the rare category of natural, unheated citrine. The deposits worldwide yield the highest quality material for phantom constellations with premium gold color.

What makes this piece special: the three-characteristic constellation in gallery format. Citrine main phase, smoky quartz shading, and visible growth stratigraphy come together in a mineralogically instructive point.