{"product_id":"rauchquarz-handstufe-aus-brasilien-557g-schones-cluster","title":"Smoky quartz hand specimen from Brazil (557g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; border-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 7.8951in;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction: ltr; margin-top: 0in; margin-left: 0in; width: 7.8951in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDon't miss out on this extraordinary collector's piece. This smoky quartz from Brazil should not be missing from your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eL: 15cm\u003cbr\u003eW: 9cm\u003cbr\u003eH: 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e is a variety of the mineral quartz, which has been colored grayish-brown (smoky) to black (Morion) by natural or artificial gamma rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe color is caused by contained aluminum and lithium, which turn the quartz brownish under the influence of natural radioactive radiation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eBrown smoky quartz is usually transparent to translucent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eSmoky quartz forms predominantly in granitic pegmatites, but can also form in alpine-type quartz veins and in cavities (geodes) of volcanic rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eSmoky quartz is used exclusively for gemstones and art objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt has been considered a protective stone against dangers since antiquity and is said to help in coping with grief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003e. Smoky quartz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"color: #111111;\"\u003eopens the eyes to a new path in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e It is traditionally said to grant new life force and to provide companionship through difficult times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn stone lore, smoky quartz is traditionally considered a stone of grounding, said to symbolize inner stability and calmness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMeaning of Smoky Quartz in different cultures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eSmoky quartz has a long history in various cultures and has been valued for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eancient Egypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003esmoky quartz was considered a symbol of the underworld and was often found in burial sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eCelts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003evalued smoky quartz and used it for jewelry and ritual purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eDue to its smoky color and mystical luster, smoky quartz was often associated with darkness and mysteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eIn stone lore, smoky quartz is traditionally described as a protective stone, said to symbolize stability and inner peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eIn stone lore, smoky quartz is traditionally described as a stone of grounding and associated with people seeking clarity and inner stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt is important to note that the meaning and use of gemstones such as smoky quartz strongly depends on culture and individual beliefs. While some gemstones are valued mainly for their aesthetics, in stone lore traditional energetic attributions also play a role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; background: white;\"\u003eMeaning of Smoky Quartz:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003eProtection and grounding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e: Smoky quartz is often revered as a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003eprotective stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e. In stone lore, it is said to act as a protective stone and to symbolize grounding as well as presence in the moment. Its deep color evokes the stabilizing power of the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003eClarity and focus: In stone lore, smoky quartz is traditionally connected with clarity in thinking and acting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e It helps to set goals and focus on what is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\"\u003eEnergetic cleansing: In stone lore, raw smoky quartz is traditionally considered an energetic cleanser, said to absorb negative energies from the environment and clear the aura.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-nosnippet\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals are not scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatments or therapies. These are traditions and beliefs that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeel free to browse further: You can also find stilbite, amazonite, aquamarine, and malachite with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\" style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn an acrylic stand, this find unfolds its full effect – accessories for it are available in the shop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"crystal paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647077585222,"sku":"MIN_0004_tray_207","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/3147\/8086\/files\/view_b6aa4686-2e04-4b0c-9362-1ee897424d8b.jpg?v=1743325132","url":"https:\/\/crystalparadise.live\/en\/products\/rauchquarz-handstufe-aus-brasilien-557g-schones-cluster","provider":"crystal paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}