smoky quartz
Clouded brown gemstone
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz crystal ranging in color from light grayish-brown to nearly black, with a translucent to transparent appearance.
The smoky coloration results from natural radiation exposure in the earth.
It's used in jewelry and decorative objects, and some believe it has metaphysical properties.
She wore a smoky quartz pendant on a silver chain.
Permitting diffused light passage
- brownDark earth tone
- grayNeutral achromatic hue
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
dark · pale · transparent · clouded · veiled · warm tones · depth · phantom
Oxygen-bound crystal compound
- crystal structureOrdered atomic arrangement in solids
- piezoelectricityStress-generated electricity in crystals
- hardnessResistance to penetration
- inclusionsThings placed within
luster · cleavage · fracture · igneous · metamorphic · geode · mineralogy · rock crystal
Connecting to earth
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- root chakraLowest bodily energy center
- protectionGuarding against harm
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
energy · meditation · crystal healing · aura · spirituality · balance · negativity · stress relief
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
golden · dark · pale · transparent · clouded · veiled · warm tones · depth · phantom · gradient
silicate
Oxygen-bound crystal compound
- crystal structureOrdered atomic arrangement in solids
- piezoelectricityStress-generated electricity in crystals
- hardnessResistance to penetration
inclusions · luster · cleavage · fracture · igneous · metamorphic · geode · mineralogy · rock crystal · morion
grounding
Connecting to earth
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- root chakraLowest bodily energy center
- protectionGuarding against harm
cleansing · energy · meditation · crystal healing · aura · spirituality · balance · negativity · stress relief · centering
faceting
Cutting angled surfaces
gemology · bezel · birthstone · clarity · polish · rough · tumbled · specimen · collector · gem cutting
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
bracelet · brooch · setting · prong · sterling silver · beadwork · statement piece · choker · clasp · jeweler
- mineralsmarble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate
- crystalsamethyst, diamond, citrine, calcite, tourmaline
- gemsdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, opal
- gemstonesdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, pearl
- healing crystalsamethyst, citrine, crystal healing, healing stones, chakra stones
- quartz varietiesamethyst, citrine, chalcedony, agate, jasper
smoky quartzcrystal clear
Entirely unambiguous, perfectly understood
transparent · colorless · clear · pellucid · limpid