Smoky quartz is also believed to counter fear, overcome depression and bring about emotional stability while facilitating positive, practical thinking with clear insights. It is thought to be a protective stone, with a strong association with the earth and base chakras, making it ideal for environmental consciousness. Smoky Quartz Metaphysical Properties Smoky quartz is prized for its perceived ability to ward off stress while promoting tolerance and resolve in difficult situations. 132), the name smoky topaz is improper and no longer acceptable in the trade. *According to Walter Schumann's Gemstone of the World (3rd edition, p. Lesser quality stones, usually with a lighter color, are used as beads or cabochons. Smoky Quartz is used in a variety of jewelry, especially ring and pendant centerpieces.
A variety of smoky quartz called cairngorm, found in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland, is used in Scottish jewelry and as a decoration on kilt pins. Flat planes of smoky quartz were used by the Chinese in the 12th century for sunglasses. It is most typically transparent to translucent but can be opaque. (Its frequent inclusions of rutile needles, by the way, do not affect its quality.) Smoky quartz ranges in color from light grayish-brown to deep black. Though stones with high brilliance cut tend to be more expensive.Smoky Quartz History Alluring smoky quartz (also known as smoky topaz*), named for its smoky color, is formed when rock crystal is naturally irradiated.
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A clear and blemish free stone will cost significantly less than one with numerous impurities.Ĭut - Smoky Quartz is available in many cuts and is extremely affordable. It ranges in clarity from almost complete transparency to an almost-opaque brownish-gray or black crystal. Morion is a very dark brown to black opaque variety and Cairngorm has a smoky yellow-brown or greyish-brown colour.Ĭlarity - Smoky Quartz is a translucent variety of Quartz. The most note-worthy Smoky Quartz are Morion and Cairngorm. The smoky colour results from free silicon formed from the silicon dioxide by natural irradiation. Its colour ranges from light yellowish brown to orangish brown to reddish brown to a brown that is so dark that it appears to be black. Brazil is the current source for most of the world’s smoky Quartz.Ĭolour - Smoky Quartz is a brownish grey variety of Quartz.
It is mainly found in Switzerland, Africa, Madagascar, Brazil, Scotland and Australia. Origin - Like other Quartz crystals, Smoky Quartz is found all around the globe.
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Crystals which are heated, treated, artificially colored, highly included, cracked or damaged are not considered good for healing purposes.Crystals of bright color & better clarity are more efficient & effective than dull & poor quality crystals. Healing crystal should be 100% Natural.
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