As expected from the name, the lemon quartz is a yellow gemstone. The lemon quartz crystal does go by a variety of other names, including Sun Stone, the Light Stone, the Coyote Stone, and Apricosin.

Interestingly, the colour of the lemon quartz stone is not always lemon yellow. It can range from yellow to orange, and even sometimes hints or hues of green.

The reason it has this yellow colour is because of the small deposits of iron hydroxide or iron oxides that are included within the makeup of the stone.

The Sun Stone is known to create cheerfulness and to assist in overcoming feelings of depression. It brings in positive, happy energy that stimulates a person’s temperament and lifts them out of low moods.

Quartz crystals are among the most well known of all healing stones.  The vast majority of people are aware of them and they are often the first choice for many of all of the healing stones.

The reason is because the humble quartz works in harmony with all vibrational energies and therefore all our chakra centers. For this reason it is known as a master healing stone.

Most people know about, and could recognise, the rock, clear and smokey quartz. What many do not know is there are many other members of the the quartz family.

The stone purportedly promotes the recovery of diabetes mellitus. Overall, it has healing influences on the human body, in particular on the digestive system in its entirety. It focuses on the stomach and also the pancreas. Because of the link to the skin, the lemon quartz stone can promote healing on the skin and can limit inflammation around the skin and bone joints.

The lemon quartz crystal stone is often used in meditation practices. It reduces distractions, boosts concentration, and opens a person’s memory, making it an ideal companion for meditation. Using the stone with other third eye crystals, it has the ability to reduce anxiety, and decrease negativity. It brings money into a person’s life and offers assistance in various forms in certain times of need. This is all achieved through the positive energies it brings into a person’s life.

The lemon quartz stone has a range of healing propertie

The majority of sellers are honest. Some pale yellow quartz crystals are difficult to identify. Only when the yellow citrine quartz and lemon quartz geological properties are inspected can you clearly identify which is which.

The alternative that you should be aware of is that disreputable sellers may try to pass off their pale Citrine because real Lemon Quartz is notoriously hard to find!