Reminiscent of a cool glass of lemonade in the summer, pale lemon quartz in its natural form is very rare. A mixture of silica with trace amounts of iron, it carries a very high vibration, which makes it a stone of good luck and fortune. The more common but still valuable form of lemon quartz is a brilliant yellow made from heating or irradiating amethyst, yellow quartz, and iron at very low levels. Also known as “Oro Verde” or “green gold” this form has the slightest hint of green like a pale leaf on a bright citrus fruit.
Lemon quartz enables higher thinking and reduces anxiety. It has long been used by healers to reduce cravings and speed recovery after illness or surgery. It is uplifting, cleansing, and sunny, like its color. People in dark winter climates use it to avoid the seasonal blues. It also removes negative thinking and blockages, opening one up to great abundance.