Smoky Quartz is a beautiful and popular gemstone known for its earthy brown to deep black tones.

Overview

Smoky Quartz is a variety of Quartz that gets its smoky color from natural radiation interacting with aluminum impurities inside the crystal.

Color

• Light smoky gray

• Honey brown

• Deep chocolate brown to almost black (called “Morion”)

Properties

• Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness

• Luster: Vitreous (glass-like)

• Transparency: Transparent to translucent

Sources

Major deposits are found in:

• Brazil

• Madagascar

• Pakistan

• Switzerland (famous for fine crystals)

Meaning & Uses

Smoky Quartz is often associated with:

• Grounding and protection

• Absorbing negative energy

• Emotional calm and stress relief

It’s commonly used in:

• Jewelry (rings, pendants, beads)

• Meditation and spiritual practices

• Decorative crystal collections

Value

Smoky Quartz is generally affordable compared to other gemstones, but:

• Dark, even color

• High clarity

• Large size
  can increase its value.

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