Smoky Quartz Brown Oval Smooth Natural Beads Smoky but can also (rarely) form

but can also (rarely) form prismatic

+ Size : 12 MM

The wide range of compositions and color zoning within crystals causes tourmaline to occur in more colors and color combinations than any other mineral group

a jewel steeped in the history and lore of nearly every religion

+ Gemstone: Carnelian

Smoky Quartz Brown Oval Smooth Natural Beads Smoky but can also (rarely) formSmoky quartz is a color variety of crystalline quartz. It ranges from a light yellowish brown to a brown that is so dark that it appears to be black. Less desirable specimens have a grayish brown color. When cut as a gem, stones with an orangish brown to a reddish brown color are preferred by many people. The color of smoky quartz is produced when natural radiation, emitted from the surrounding rock, activates color centers around aluminum impurities