| Smoky Quartz Crystal Clusters |
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| Large Smoky Quartz cluster from the Peterson Mountains area in Nevada This smoky quartz crystal cluster was acquired in Las Vegas, Nevada, and features distinct white quartz base with large black crystal quartz points. This is a specimen with many nicely terminated points. There are chips on some of the points, but this is still a very nice specimen and shows a different character with every display position or angle. This is a very nice cluster from the Peterson mountains area around Hallelujah Junction, Nevada. This beautiful specimen measures 6 x 5.7 x 3.8 inches (150 x 146 x 96mm) and weighs 3.8 lbs (1721g) (Individual crystals formations on this specimen go up to 2,7" in length with the widest being 1.5" at the base) |
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Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz. It is characterized by quartz with coloring from light wispy greys to
browns and black. We like cluster specimens so the natural radiation can be seen in varying degrees of
color change on the specimens. Smoky Quartz has a few well known varieties.
Cairngorm is a variety that comes from the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland.
Morion is a very dark black opaque variety of Smoky quartz.
Coon tail Quartz is a Smoky quartz with an alternating black and gray banding.
A Gwindel is a Smoky quartz cluster of nearly parallel crystals, each rotated slightly relative
to the one beside it.
The color of Smoky quartz is variable from brown to black and sometimes Smoky gray colored
specimens are included as Smoky quartz. The cause of the color of Smoky quartz has been debated but
it is believed that the coloration is almost certainly related to the amount of exposure to radiation that the
stone has undergone. Natural Smoky quartz often occurs in granitic rocks which have a small amount of
radioactivity over a long period of time. Most Smoky quartz that is sent to gem cutters for making jewelry
has been artificially irradiated to produce a solid dark black color. Much of the Smoky quartz from China
is also artificially radiated. Nice specimens come from Brazil and some larger specimens come from
Northern Nevada
browns and black. We like cluster specimens so the natural radiation can be seen in varying degrees of
color change on the specimens. Smoky Quartz has a few well known varieties.
Cairngorm is a variety that comes from the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland.
Morion is a very dark black opaque variety of Smoky quartz.
Coon tail Quartz is a Smoky quartz with an alternating black and gray banding.
A Gwindel is a Smoky quartz cluster of nearly parallel crystals, each rotated slightly relative
to the one beside it.
The color of Smoky quartz is variable from brown to black and sometimes Smoky gray colored
specimens are included as Smoky quartz. The cause of the color of Smoky quartz has been debated but
it is believed that the coloration is almost certainly related to the amount of exposure to radiation that the
stone has undergone. Natural Smoky quartz often occurs in granitic rocks which have a small amount of
radioactivity over a long period of time. Most Smoky quartz that is sent to gem cutters for making jewelry
has been artificially irradiated to produce a solid dark black color. Much of the Smoky quartz from China
is also artificially radiated. Nice specimens come from Brazil and some larger specimens come from
Northern Nevada
| Item # SQ9093998 Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster from Brazil $69.00 |
| Stunning Smoky Quartz cluster from Brazil Excellent medium cabinet display specimen of smoky quartz from Brazil. There are beautiful sprinklings of smaller crystal formations on the faces of the larger crystals. There are minor chips (from excavation) on some of the points, but this is a very nice specimen and shows a different character that we like to see in cluster specimens with every display position or angle. This stunning specimen measures 3.7 x 3.4 x 3.2 inches (94 x 86 x 81mm) and weighs 1.02 lbs (464g) (Individual crystals formations on this specimen go up to 1.8" in length with the widest being 0.85" at the base) |
| Item # SQ01101025 Large Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster from Nevada $259.00 |
| Stunning Smoky Quartz cluster 2 from Brazil Excellent medium cabinet display specimen of smoky quartz from Brazil. There are beautiful sprinklings of smaller crystal formations on the faces of the larger crystals. There are minor chips (from excavation) on some of the points, but this is a very nice specimen and shows a different character that we like to see in cluster specimens with every display position or angle. This stunning specimen measures 3.4 x 2.3 x 2.9 inches (86 x 58 x 74mm) and weighs 0.74 lbs (336g) |
| Item # SQ01102000 Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster 2 from Brazil $49.00 |
| Item # SQ01104250 Large Smoky Quartz Crystal Display from Brazil $95.00 |
| Large Smoky Quartz Crystal Display from Brazil Excellent medium cabinet display specimen of smoky quartz from Brazil. There are beautiful sprinklings of smaller crystal formations on the faces of the larger crystals. There are minor chips (from excavation) on some of the points, but this is a very nice specimen and shows a different character that we like to see in cluster specimens with every display position or angle. This specimen measures 4.6 x 4.3 x 2.4 inches (116 x 109 x 62mm) and weighs 1.57 lbs (712g) |
Here is an Old Stock beautiful specimen of SMOKY QUARTZ ON MICROCLINE from Crystal Peak, Colorado.
This is a very unusual piece which is also very rare. The SMOKY Quartz crystal points are coming out at different
directions and side views show many crystals embedded within the Microcline. A gorgeous mineral to own.
A very nice size mineral that weighs 2.48 lbs (1.127kg) and measures 7.7 x 4.2 x 1.9 inches (19.7 x 10.7 x 4.9cm).
This mineral is a gorgeous specimen for display or to add to your personal collection.
This mineral is from the collection of the late James Smedley owner of the "Mineral Museum" in Follansbee, West
Virginia. The minerals were personally collected by James Smedley or purchased from the late 50's to early 60's.
Many of the mines and collection sites James Smedley searched are now closed down. James Smedley wrote
several articles for "Rocks and Minerals" magazine describing his explorations, rock hunting trips and the owners
and specimens he came across in his travels. This specimen will have the original "Mineral Museum" label
included.
This is a very unusual piece which is also very rare. The SMOKY Quartz crystal points are coming out at different
directions and side views show many crystals embedded within the Microcline. A gorgeous mineral to own.
A very nice size mineral that weighs 2.48 lbs (1.127kg) and measures 7.7 x 4.2 x 1.9 inches (19.7 x 10.7 x 4.9cm).
This mineral is a gorgeous specimen for display or to add to your personal collection.
This mineral is from the collection of the late James Smedley owner of the "Mineral Museum" in Follansbee, West
Virginia. The minerals were personally collected by James Smedley or purchased from the late 50's to early 60's.
Many of the mines and collection sites James Smedley searched are now closed down. James Smedley wrote
several articles for "Rocks and Minerals" magazine describing his explorations, rock hunting trips and the owners
and specimens he came across in his travels. This specimen will have the original "Mineral Museum" label
included.
| Item # SQ07109822 Large Old Stock Smoky Quartz on Microcline from Crystal Peak, Colorado $54.00 |
