{"product_id":"rauchquarz-stufe-aus-brasilien-151g-schones-cluster","title":"Smoky Quartz Specimen from Brazil (151g) - beautiful cluster","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 style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eDon't miss out on this extraordinary collector's piece. This smoky quartz from Brazil must not be missing from your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eL: 6cm\u003cbr\u003eW: 4cm\u003cbr\u003eH: 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eSmoky quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e is a variety of the mineral quartz, which is colored grayish-brown (smoke-colored) to black (morion) by natural or artificial gamma radiation.\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\"\u003eMost brown smoky quartz is 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 style=\"color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 style=\"color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIt has been regarded since antiquity as a protective stone against dangers and is said to help in coping with grief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e. Smoky quartz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 energy and to accompany one through difficult times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn lithotherapy, smoky quartz is traditionally regarded as a stone of grounding, said to symbolize inner stability and calmness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-DE\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003egypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003esmoky quartz was regarded as a symbol of the underworld and was often found in tombs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eCelts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003evalued smoky quartz and used it for jewelry and ritual purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn lithotherapy, smoky quartz is traditionally described as a protective stone, said to symbolize stability and inner calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eIn lithotherapy, 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 effects of gemstones and minerals have not been scientifically proven and should therefore not be regarded as a substitute for medical treatment or therapy. These are traditions and beliefs that everyone can interpret and apply for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #111111;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\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 type=\"disc\" style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eProtection and grounding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e: Smoky quartz is often revered as a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eprotective stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e. In lithotherapy, it is said to act as a protective stone and to symbolize grounding and 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 style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eClarity and focus: In lithotherapy, smoky quartz is traditionally associated with clarity of thought and action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e It helps to set goals and focus on what matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #111111;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eEnergetic cleansing: In lithotherapy, raw smoky quartz is traditionally regarded as 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 style=\"background: white;\" lang=\"en-GB\"\u003ePlease note that the effects of gemstones and minerals have not been scientifically proven and should therefore not be considered a substitute for medical treatment or therapy. 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 style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #00aaff;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIt's worth browsing further. The range includes aquamarine, malachite, tourmaline, and agate, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn a stand from our range, this find really stands out.\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":50479393767750,"sku":"MIN_0004_tray_123","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/3147\/8086\/files\/DS-0028797_Logo_Paradise_Gold_037dc8c6-cf69-4785-aac7-68c8264880d8.jpg?v=1736857084","url":"https:\/\/crystalparadise.live\/en\/products\/rauchquarz-stufe-aus-brasilien-151g-schones-cluster","provider":"crystal paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}