Smoky Quartz Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Smoky quartz comes in every shade of brown, from a light tan to nearly black. This gem is known for its large sizes. If you want a really big gem on a very small budget, this could be your stone.
By International Gem Society, updated on
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Smoky quartz is also mistaken for topaz. It comes in every shade of brown, from a light tan to nearly black. "Chocolate citrine" is a pleasant brownish/yellow color. Smoky quartz is known for its large sizes. The person who wants a really big gem, without a really big budget, often ends up with one of these.
Sources
- Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland.
- Minas Gerais, Brazil; Madagascar; Switzerland.
- United States: California; North Carolina.
Stone Sizes
Smoky quartz: is in the same size league as citrine, but larger stones get very dark and opaque. Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C): 4500 (California) and 1695 (Brazil), plus others.
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