Rough Smokey Quartz Crystal Point

Sold Individually While smoky quartz may be relatively common, its formation is far from ordinary. Known for its distinctive dark, smoky hue, this variety of quartz ranges in color from light brown to deep black. Its unique coloring results from natural radiation within the Earth’s crust and exposure to high temperatures during its formation. It’s a fascinating process that adds a touch of mystery to your crystal collection. Although smoky quartz has been known for centuries, it wasn't until recent advances in technology that scientists could fully explore its intriguing structure. First described in the 1700s for its resemblance to the smoky appearance of topaz or chalcedony, it was originally called "smoke stone" because of its dark, opaque color. Through modern research, scientists have determined that the stone’s unique color is caused by radiation from nearby uranium deposits interacting with aluminum in its chemical makeup. This creates the dusky, clouded effect that gives the st