Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is formed as a result of natural irradiation and often has a large constituent of Sodium; the stone can sometimes be enhanced by heat treatment - generally speaking when the stone is very dark it is usually safe to assume it has been heat enhanced to give a deeper colour - it is mainly a matter of preference as to whether the dark or lighter colours work well for you, as heat treatment is an accepted practice in gemology; where we are aware that this has occurred, we have noted this; generally speaking, the heat treated variety is usually less costly than the natural though there is often little difference. Sources include Brazil, Switzerland, the Himalayas, and Mexico. The stone sometimes has sufficient inclusions to give it a further name - milky quartz; quartz is one of the most frequently found minerals on the earth and comes in many varieties including Amethyst, Rutilated Quartz, Rose Quartz and Citrine to name a few - the Smoky variety has a lovely range of smoke colours which range from pale to dark - this is a nice stone which works well with Iolite, Citrine, Turquoise or Rose Quartz, amongst other stones.

Click on image for detail view	Strand Smoky Quartz 4mm Round Beads 1 Strand Smoky Quartz 4mm Round Beads, approx 40cm / 15¾ inches. £5.00 per strand	SQ-18 Qty
	Strand Smoky Quartz 6mm Round Beads 1 Strand Smoky Quartz 6mm Round Beads, approx 40cm / 15¾ inches. £6.00 per strand	SQ-19 Qty
	Strand Smoky Quartz 8mm Round Beads 1 Strand Smoky Quartz 8mm Round Beads, approx 40cm / 15¾ inches. £7.50 per strand	SQ-20 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Smoky Quartz Chips 1 Strand Smoky Quartz Chip Beads - Strand Measured approx 36 inches / 91cm; the chips measure approx 10x6mm (some larger, some smaller) £3.00 per strand	SQ-21 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Smoky Quartz Nuggets 1 Strand Smoky Quartz Nugget Beads; these beads measure approx. 11x8mm, approx. 35 beads to a strand, and strands measure approx 40cm / 15¾ inches. £5.50 per strand	SQ-22 Qty
click image for detail view	Strand Smoky Quartz Faceted Rondelles 1 Strand Smoky Quartz Faceted Rondelle Beads - these measure approx. 4x3mm (some larger, some smaller) - the strand measures approx. 15 inches/ 38cm. £15.00 per strand	SQ-12 Qty
Click image for detail view	Strand Smoky Quartz Twisted Coins 1 Strand Smoky Quartz Twisted Coin Beads; pretty and interesting beads, these measure approx. 10x10x5mm; the strand measures approx. 16 inches/ 41cm. £15.75 per strand	SQ-16 Qty 1 strand left
click image to view detail	Strand Smoky Quartz Pyramids 1 Strand Smoky Quartz Pyramid Shaped Beads; a most interesting shape - these are pyramid shaped, drilled near the pointed (top) end towards one side, and faceted on the underside - will make great drops or dangles - each bead measures approx. 6x4mm (some larger, some smaller), and some have natural inclusions (flaws) within them - not all beads on the strand are perfect (this is a natural stone) - lots of shine and sparkle. £17.00 per strand	SQ-11 Qty
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