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7.9" Smoky Quartz Crystal on Metal Stand - Brazil
This is a dark brown, smoky quartz crystal from Brazil. The crystal is primarily damage free and has beautiful smoky coloration. This crystal has a mixture of polished and natural faces for easier viewing of inclusions and overall aesthetic enhancement. It has not been heated or treated to change the natural color. This specimen is accompanied by a custom metal display stand.
Smoky quartz is a grey-brown to black variety of quartz. This common name is derived from the appearance of smoke within the quartz crystal. Depending on the location and the chemicals present during formation, smoky quartz can appear opaque black, but it is typically translucent to some extent. It is believed that the quartz gains this color from a combination of natural irradiation and aluminum impurities.
SPECIES
Quartz var. Smoky
LOCATION
Minas Gerais, Brazil
SIZE
7.9" tall, 2.2" wide, 10.6" tall on stand
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#209256