BRAZILLIAN SMOKY QUARTZ (2.020ct)

 Number of Gems:  1 Piece     

Approx Weight:  2.020 ct

                                                                   Gem Type:  Smoky Quartz                                                   

                   Shape:  Fancy Hexagon                                        

            Size (LxW):  10.0 x 7.7mm                                             

                Colour:  Smoky                                                     

               Clarity:  Eye Clean                                             

                          Lustre:  Very Good                                                       

                               Origin:  Brazil                      

                    Treatment:  Heat                  

• One of Earth's most abundant minerals, Quartz is also one of the most interesting! It makes up about 12% of the Earth's crust, occurring in a wide variety of rocks. The gem varieties of Quartz have been used as gemstones and other ornamental objects for thousands of years. 
  
  
  
  Legends & Lore
• The Greeks originally named Quartz "Krystallos" meaning "Ice", but this term was soon applied to any crystal.
• The ancients of India considered Quartz to have special properties as transformers as well as keepers of energy. To this day Quartz crystals are used universally in meditation, as they are believed to possess healing properties and other diverse metaphysical powers.
• Folklorists classify Quartz as a receptive gemstone credited with the ability to attract positive energies, such as peace and love. The subtle energy of Quartz is said to balance the emotions, giving inner peace, harmony and enhancing the bonds of relationships. It is also said to calm aggression and increase self-esteem.

• Quartz has even been discovered in rocks taken in lunar explorations. 

• Smoky Quartz is brown transparent Quartz of all shades and generally has a slightly grayish cast. Also known as "Champagne on Ice", Smoky Quartz is an earth toned transparent Quartz that gets it rich warm colour from aluminum. A variety of Smoky Quartz is Cairngorm, which owes its name to the legendary source in Scotland. Smoky Quartz is the national gem of Scotland, whose national scepter includes a large Smoky Quartz on its top.