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Smoky Quartz crystals and stones

Smoky Quartz

For clearing the air without having to say anything.

Stone
Quartz
Major Sources
Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland & Scotland
Treatment
Sometimes lab-irradiated; we disclose treatments

Smoky quartz is brown to nearly black quartz, colored when natural radiation in the surrounding rock acts on traces of aluminum in the crystal. It's sold as raw points and clusters, tumbled stones, towers, spheres and faceted gems.

Read the Smoky Quartz Guide
Ethically Sourced
Hand Graded
Origin Documented
Expert Verified

13 pieces

bestseller
AA Grade | 1–2″
RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $5 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (6)
bestseller
AAA Grade | 1–1.50″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $9 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (5)
AA Grade | 1.50–3″
ALAOTRA-MANGORO, MADAGASCAR
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $24 per piece
AA Grade | 1.50–2.50″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $9 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
AAA Grade | 0.75–1.25″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $7 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
A Grade | 1–2″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇CLEANSING
From $3 per piece
AA Grade | 0.25–0.75″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇STRESS RELIEF◇PROTECTION
From $2.50 per piece
AA Grade | 0.50–1.25″
VAKINANKARATRA, MADAGASCAR
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $3 per piece
A Grade | 0.25–0.50″
MASHONALAND EAST, ZIMBABWE
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇FOCUS
From $8.50
AA Grade | 1–1.50″
VAKINANKARATRA, MADAGASCAR
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $7 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
Sold Out
A Grade | 1.00–1.50″
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
$5★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
Sold Out
AA Grade | 0.50–1.50″
ALAOTRA-MANGORO, MADAGASCAR
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
From $2.50 per piece★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
Sold Out
A Grade | 3–5″ L x 3–5″ W x 6–8″ H
MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
GROUNDING◇PROTECTION◇STRESS RELIEF
$125★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

Before You Buy Smoky Quartz

Natural or irradiated?

Natural radiation in the surrounding rock acts on traces of aluminum in the crystal and turns it smoky. Labs sometimes irradiate clear quartz to copy this. We disclose all treatments on the product page.

How dark is it?

Shades run from smoky gray and light brown to nearly black; the darkest, opaque kind is called morion. Some crystals are evenly colored, while others are banded or darker at the edges.

Will it fade?

Long exposure to UV light can fade smoky quartz. Keep display pieces out of strong, direct sun.

Care

At 7 on the Mohs scale it's hard enough for everyday handling. A rinse in water is fine; dry it after. Keep it away from high heat, which bleaches the color.

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