Reclining citrine druse with many crystal urchins in a vibrant color

A recumbent citrine geode from Zambia, with numerous crystal hedgehogs in the honey-yellow inner wall. The hedgehog structures grow radially in all directions from several growth nuclei, forming compact micro-aggregates.

Citrine is the yellow variety of quartz, colored by traces of trivalent iron. Zambian material from Kalomo is among the premium sources for naturally grown, gemstone-quality citrine, with the deep honey hue typical of the deposit.

Crystal hedgehogs are formed by radially grown micro-crystallization. Instead of a dense carpet of points, compact spiny aggregates develop from a central crystallization nucleus. Several hedgehogs on a geode document multiple micro-nuclei acting in parallel within the cavity.

The recumbent form is a curated display choice. The geode is not shown at its full height but opened flat. This makes the internal structure maximally visible and presents the hedgehog growth directly to the observer.

A collector's item with didactically valuable micro-crystal structures and premium Zambian coloring.