Smoky Quartz
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Smoky Quartz
Smoky quartz is a dark, mysterious crystal that sparkles like the stars! It is thought to bring protection and strength.
Appearance
The Smoky Quartz is a captivating mineral that ranges in color from light smoky brown to deep, mysterious black. Its transparent to translucent crystals often form beautiful prisms, making it look like cloudy glass. Unlike clear quartz, it has a signature smoky hue from natural radiation.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Enormous Smoky Quartz crystals weighing hundreds of pounds have been found!
Smoky Quartz is the official state mineral of New Hampshire, USA!
Sometimes you find "phantom" crystals inside Smoky Quartz, like a ghost!
The darkest Smoky Quartz is called Morion. It looks almost completely black!
Special abilities
Ability
Earth's Clock Power
Smoky Quartz has piezoelectric properties, meaning it can generate electricity when squeezed, which helps precise clocks keep time!
Ability
Scratch Shield
Smoky Quartz has a high hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, making it super durable and resistant to scratches.
Ability
Nature's Color Changer
Smoky Quartz's unique smoky color is naturally formed when clear quartz is exposed to tiny amounts of radiation.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- smoky brown, gray, black
- Hardness
- 7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Specific Gravity
- 2.65
- Crystal System
- hexagonal
Traits
Vitreous Luster
Vitreous luster describes a mineral's appearance when reflecting light, resembling glass, often translucent or transparent.
Geode
A geode is a hollow, spherical rock formation lined with inward-growing crystals or concentric banding, often found in volcanic or sedimentary rocks.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
CairngormSmoky Topaz
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Smoky Quartz be?
smoky brown, gray, black
How hard is Smoky Quartz?
7
What kind of luster does Smoky Quartz have?
vitreous
What is Smoky Quartz's specific gravity?
2.65
What crystal system does Smoky Quartz belong to?
hexagonal
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