Smoky quartz - recycled (26)

Smoky quartz rectangular facet - recycled

Size: approx. 12x10mm

Weight: approx. 6.15ct

Treatment: (assumed) heated

Beautiful smoky brown colour shading across the length of the stone from darker to lighter.  Very good condition with unaided eye and using loupe.

With a hardness of 7, good toughness and stability, crystalline quartz is suitable for use in rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and cufflinks, although abrasion and wear may occur in rings and bracelets.

Hardness – resistance to scratching and wear

Stability – resistance to alteration by light, heat or chemicals

Toughness – resistance to fracture, cleavage or cracking

Please note you will receive the stone in the photograph