Smoky Quartz Polished Crystal Faceted Freeform 🤎

Smoky Quartz — a natural, crystal specimen from Madagascar, presented as a polished, faceted freeform on a stand. Dimensions: 4.4 cm high by 3.9 cm wide; weight 53 g. The color ranges from translucent to deep smoky brown, produced by natural irradiation activating color centers around aluminum impurities in quartz. The outer surface contains natural cavities, and the piece is photographed in natural light to reveal its markings. An information card accompanies each crystal, naming the specimen and listing its properties. This natural crystal serves as a collector piece for display; the photographed crystal is the one you will receive.

Formation & Characteristics

This specimen is a natural smoky quartz crystal shaped into a polished, faceted freeform for display. Its coloration arises from irradiation-induced color centers around aluminum impurities within quartz. The outer surface shows natural cavities, a telltale feature of the crystal's native form prior to finishing. The piece rests on a stand and is suitable as a mineral specimen for collection or display.

Specifications

• Weight: 53 g
• Dimensions: 4.4 cm h x 3.9 cm w
• Origin: Madagascar
• Formation Type: Polished; Faceted; Freeform

Archive Record

This piece has sold and is retained in the Archive as part of the Kushrox Crystal Gallery historical collection.