Smoky quartz bracelet United States A (5-6mm balls)

BRA-QUARF-03
Origin: United States
Grade: A

Bracelet made of small 5-6mm balls of smoky quartz
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

The smoky quartz or rock crystal belongs to the large family of microcrystalline quartz. This smoky color, with all the tones of brown up to black, is due to the natural irradiation of the aluminum salts it contains. In fact, this color is caused by the presence of radioactivity in the natural environment where the mineral has evolved.

This rock crystal is a silicon dioxide and comes from magmatic formation. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It is often translucent, rarely opaque with a vitreous luster.

The etymology of the name crystal comes from the ancient Greek “krystallos” meaning ice, used by the Greek Theophrastus around - 325 / - 300 BC. He indicates that at that time, rock crystal was thought to be ice solidified by the gods. The Greeks attributed rock crystal as an offering to Gaia, the mother goddess, maternal ancestor of the divine races.

There are very few stories and no legends regarding smoky rock crystal, also called smoky quartz.

In contrast, in the 12th century in China, smoked rock crystal lenses were used to make the first sunglasses. In reality, their purpose was not to protect the eyes from the sun but to hide them. At that time, these lenses were intended for Chinese judges, who were not to let their emotions show and had a completely impassive face. Thus, during trials, the judges appeared completely impartial.

At the same time, in Tibet, glasses made of smoked rock crystal were used to protect the eyes from the reflection of rays on the snow.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, smoky quartz or smoky rock crystal was widely used in Scotland to make brooches and daggers. The brooches were used to decorate kilts and the daggers had to match them. The Highlanders traditionally wore these daggers inside their socks while leaving the handle, made of the same material as the brooch, protruding. In Braemar Castle, located in the north of Scotland, there is a huge smoky rock crystal weighing over 23 kg.

Later, in the 19th century, fortune tellers replaced their transparent rock crystal balls with smoky rock crystal balls. They believed that the smokiness of the rock crystal helped to conceal from the eyes of the uninitiated the oracles revealed by their divining ball.

Nowadays, smoky rock crystal is used by jewelers in the making of their jewelry and sometimes in the sculpture of ornamental objects. The most intense and translucent smoky colors, without inclusions, are the most appreciated. It should be noted that the beauty of smoky rock crystal is particularly highlighted in the light of the sun.

The main deposits are in Brazil, the United States, Madagascar, etc.

Smoky rock crystal is perfect for people who find that white transparent rock crystal causes too powerful an energy. This mineral generates lucidity and calms strong emotions that can interfere with decision-making. It also improves concentration.

This smoky rock crystal keeps away negative ideas, states of intense sadness. It helps to overcome fears and anxieties. It allows you to move forward and restores self-confidence. In addition, it develops openness towards others, strengthens compassion and listening. It gives the strength to manage the different obstacles of life.

This stone is an anchoring stone. It facilitates the connection to the Earth and to true values. It allows a better connection between the body and the mind and provides appeasement. This serenity removes doubts, removes contradictions and increases harmony. It tempers people with overly hot-tempered characters, encourages them to reflect.

Smoky rock crystal can stabilize mood and encourage reflection. Thus, it can generate awareness and refocus energies on more reasonable, more accessible goals. This will avoid disillusionment and failure. In fact, it provides stability, framework and organization.