The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone
Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978
creating a beautiful blend of pink and green in mottled patterns
who used it extensively in their jewelry
It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine
Blue Kyanite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch R1851 The color of Smoky QuartzKyanite often occurs as long, bladed, striated crystals, transparent or translucent with a pearly luster. An aluminum silicate mineral, it may appear in white, pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray and black. In addition to its value as a gemstone, Kyanite is also extremely useful in industrial applications due to its high heat resistance. It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds, as well as for brake shoes, grinding wheels and cutting