6.85" Amazing Chlorite Smoky Phantom Quartz Crystal Citrine Stand-up, Smq30

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This Amazing Chlorite Smoky Quartz Crystal was discovered and polished on Madagascar. Gorgeous one of a kind piece!Dimensions: 6.85" X 1.4" X 1.01"Weight: 0.498 lbsChemical composition: SiO 2Geology: Smoky quartz belongs to the quartz family and, likewise, has a hardness of 7. Smoky quartzes are dark clear crystals. Almost all black quartzes are also referred to as morion. These obtained their color from extreme heat and the strong gamma rays which hit the earth mil­lions of years ago. Especially attractive smoky quartzes are found today in the Alps and in Brazil, but also in the USA and Australia.Historical tradition: Smoky quartz was as well known to the peoples of ancient times, as was clear crystal. The ancient Greeks believed that smoky quartzes were matured clear crystals. The Romans wore smoky quartz as a stone of sorrow, which despite his pain could endow the wearer with a new will and zest for life. The Arabic peoples revered the smoky quartz as a stone which represents faithfulness and friendship, and upon evil or calami­ty approaching would change color.Curative and therapeutic effects on the body: Especially as a crystal, smoky quartz strengthens the muscle system connected to the joints and bones, and gives protection against muscle disorders of the inner organs, such as the stomach and the heart. Through the powerful read more