Smoky Quartz

SMOKY QUATRZ

Quartz is one of the most common and important minerals on earth, at the same time being one of the most popular gemstones for jewellery. The smoke-like brown color of smoky quartz is the result of the natural process of exposure of a colorless quartz to gamma rays. Quartz gemstones are found in locations all around the world. The most important sources are in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Switzerland and Ukraine.Smoky quartz was used by humans for centuries. Today it is set in jewellery but the Ancients considered smoky quartz sacred. It was a power stone for the pagan Druids used for their ceremonies and rituals. It is also the National gem of Scotland and is used by the Highlanders in their shoulder brooches and kilt pins.

Stone associated with: Taurus, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces