Smoky Quartz Angel/devil wings

Smoky Quartz is a variety of quartz that ranges in color from a light grayish-brown to deep black, giving it a distinctive smoky appearance. Its rich tones and transparency make it a popular gemstone for jewelry and ornamental use. Below are its key descriptions and properties:

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Description:

• Color: Light brown, grayish brown, to nearly black.
• Transparency: Transparent to nearly opaque.
• Luster: Vitreous (glassy).
• Crystal System: Hexagonal (trigonal).
• Form: Commonly found as prismatic crystals, often with well-developed terminations. Also appears in massive or drusy form.

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Optical & Visual Features:

• Pleochroism: Weak to none.
• Transparency: Varies; lighter specimens are more transparent.
• Zoning: May have color zoning or be uniformly colored.
• Heat Sensitivity: Prolonged heat can change its color, turning it yellow or clear (amethyst can also become smoky quartz through irradiation).

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Origin of Color:

Smoky quartz gets its color primarily from natural radiation interacting with trace amounts of aluminum within the crystal structure. This radiation alters the crystal lattice, producing its smoky hue.

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Occurrence:

Found in many parts of the world, including:

• Brazil (one of the largest producers)
• Switzerland
• Scotland (where it’s the national gem)
• United States (notably Colorado and New Hampshire)
• Madagascar

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Metaphysical & Cultural Significance:

(Note: These are beliefs and not scientifically proven.)

• Believed to have grounding and protective properties.
• Often used in meditation and energy work to dispel negative energies.
• Associated with the root chakra, helping with stability and strength.

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Physical Properties