Approx 7.0ct 16x12mm Oval Quantum Cut Smoky Quartz Item: Q5O007
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Product Description for Approx 7.0ct 16x12mm Oval Quantum Cut Smoky QuartzSmoky quartz is a medium to dark brown variety of translucent quartz. This type of quartz has mistakenly been called "smoky topaz" in the past. It may be found with rutile needle inclusions and ranks 7 on the Mohs' hardness scale. Smoky quartz can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, and Ukraine. Smoky quartz is used as rock crystal as well as faceted into unusual cuts.
Product Information for Approx 7.0ct 16x12mm Oval Quantum Cut Smoky Quartz
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Smoky Quartz
| Shape: | Oval | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Quantum | Treatment: | Irradiated |
| Dimensions: | 16X12 MM - Calibrated | Gemstone Group: | Quartz |
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Fast Facts
| One of the most common gem families, quartz can be found all around the world. |
| In 1921, it was discovered that quartz can generate an electrical charge. |
| Throughout history, quartz was considered to hold the power of communication or divination. Interestingly, quartz was used in the development of modern radio frequencies. |
 The Greeks believed quartz was clear ice that over time had hardened into stone.
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Quartz is one of the most common gem families and can be found all around the world. Quartz comprises several different groups of gems from crystalline quartz (crystals viewable by the naked eye) and crypto-crystalline (microscopic crystals). Crystalline quartz includes amethyst, aventurine, rock crystal, blue quartz, citrine, hawk’s eye, prasiolite, quartz cat’s eye, smoky quartz, rose quartz, and tiger’s eye. Crypto-crystalline quartz is also known as chalcedony and includes agate, bloodstone, carnelian, chyrsoprase, jasper, moss agate, onyx and sard.
Color
Quartz is one of the most common gem families, and it exhibits a wide range of colors.
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