Natural Brown Smokey Quartz Gemstone Chips Beads Strand for Jewelry Making and Healing Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Smoky Quartz History Due to its alluring smokey tint, smoky quartz (sometimes referred to as smoky topaz*) is created when rock crystal is spontaneously irradiated. (By the way, its quality is unaffected by the frequent inclusions of rutile needles.) The hue of smokey quartz ranges from pale grayish-brown to deep black. It can be opaque but is often transparent to translucent. The Chinese made sunglasses out of flat planes of smokey quartz in the 12th century. Scottish jewelry and kilt pins are decorated with cairngorm, a kind of smokey quartz that is found in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. Numerous pieces of jewelry, particularly ring and pendant centerpieces, have smokey quartz. Beads are made from lesser-quality stones, generally of a lighter tint. The term "smoky topaz" is incorrect and no longer used in the trade, according to Walter Schumann's Gemstone of the World (3rd edition), page 132. Smoky Quartz Metaphysical Properties Smoky quartz is valued for its alleged capacity to reduce stress while fostering forbearance and resolve under trying circumstances. It is regarded as a protection stone and has a high affinity for the earth and root chakras, making it the perfect choice for those who are concerned about the environment. Smoky quartz is also said to help people overcome depression, conquer fear, and achieve emotional stability while promoting optimistic, useful thinking and clear insights.