Massive, 15.5" Long Smoky Quartz Point - Brazil

This is an absolutely massive, 15.5" long, smoky quartz crystal point from the mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The main point is an astounding 6.7" wide and has an excellent termination. The coloration is natural, the crystals have not been heated, treated or polished. A very impressive display piece.

Smoky quartz is a grey-brown to black variety of quartz. This common name is derived from the appearance of smoke within the quartz crystal. Depending on the location and the chemicals present during formation, smoky quartz can appear opaque black, but it is typically translucent to some extent. It is believed that the quartz gains this color from a combination of natural irradiation and aluminum impurities.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Quartz var Smoky
LOCATION
Minas Gerais, Brazil
SIZE
15.5" long, Larger Point 6.7" wide, 46 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#80188