Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale Smoky quartz is a variety of macrocrystalline silicon dioxide that gets its distinctive color from natural irradiation — aluminum impurities within the crystal lattice absorb gamma rays over geological time, producing hues that range from light champagne to deep, near-black morion. It belongs to the trigonal crystal system and registers a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it both durable and highly polishable. Color Range & Notable Varieties Champagne smoky specimens are pale and translucent, ideal for display where light can pass through. Dark morion pieces are nearly opaque and dramatic on a shelf. Many of our pieces come from Brazil and Madagascar, where large, gem-quality points form in pegmatite veins. Elestial smoky quartz features layered, skeletal crystal faces with natural etchings — a collector favorite. You'll also find smoky quartz combined with other minerals like citrine and tourmaline in multi-mineral specimens. What We Carry We stock over 90 smoky quartz pieces across points, palm stones, flames, worry stones, tumbles, and raw specimens. Every piece is photographed individually — what you see is what you receive. For other quartz varieties, see our clear quartz , amethyst , and rose quartz collections. Browse crystal towers for standing display pieces. Free shipping on orders $150+. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What causes smoky quartz its color?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Smoky quartz gets its color from natural irradiation. Aluminum impurities substituting for silicon in the crystal lattice absorb gamma rays from surrounding radioactive minerals over geological time. This process creates color centers that produce hues ranging from light champagne to near-black morion. The color is permanent and will not fade under normal conditions."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I tell if smoky quartz is natural or artificially irradiated