Smoky Quartz 3x4mm Banded Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 InchSmoky Quartz is a translucent smoky brown or gray variety of Quartz. It ranges from almost completely transparent to an almost opaque brownish to gray crystal. The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone. Smoky Quartz it the national gem of Scotland, where it was mined since around 300 BCE.

Quartz is the most common mineral found on the face of the earth and occurs in all environments and all rock types - sedimentary

Labradorite is usually gray-green

” is known for its pink

however they are not currently sourced from that particular region

it has often been used as a substitute

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It is a form of Chrysoberyl

occurring with inclusions of white

” which means that it can appear to be different colors as it shifts in the light

Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas

common opals do not exhibit iridescence

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