Smoky Quartz on Schorl from Namibia DX3528 UV The gemstone's appealing color and

The gemstone's appealing color and moderate cost contribute to its popularity in the jewelry industry

often with bright rainbow flashes or distinct stripes from color bars

formed as the crystal repeatedly healed itself during growth

It does have a minor chip on the smaller termination that is visible in the photos

It was collected in 2007 and has hand-written notes on a piece of medical tape from the original collector

Smoky Quartz on Schorl from Namibia DX3528 UV The gemstone's appealing color andSmoky Quartz on Schorl from Namibia Approx. Dimensions: 1. 5x1x0. 75 inches Approx. Weight: 8. 2 grams Locality: Erongo Mountains, Omaruru District, Namibia This little thumbnail specimen features a lovely smoky quartz tessin habit crystal growing on a piece of schorl. Specimen comes in an acrylic display box.