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This smoky quartz sphere is a captivating and balanced piece that showcases soft smoky tones alongside striking internal rainbow flashes. Expertly shaped into a perfect sphere, it offers a harmonious, continuous form that enhances both its visual depth and the way light moves through the crystal.

Carefully polished to a high-gloss finish, the surface is smooth and reflective, allowing the natural beauty of the quartz to take centre stage. Within, a dynamic landscape of inclusions, fractures, and mineral traces creates intricate internal scenery. These features appear as delicate wisps, fine particles, and layered textures, giving the sphere a sense of depth and quiet movement.

Light interacts beautifully with the piece, passing through clearer zones and catching on internal fracture planes to produce vivid rainbow flashes. These prismatic bursts appear as flashes of colour suspended within the stone, shifting and revealing themselves as the sphere is turned. The smoky quartz ranges from soft translucent grey to slightly deeper tones, with areas of inclusion forming mist-like patterns that add to its ethereal and atmospheric quality.

Mineral: Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Colour: Pale smoky → translucent grey-brown

Cause of Colour: Natural irradiation affecting trace elements within the crystal

Lustre: Vitreous (glassy)

Transparency: Transparent → translucent

Streak: White

Hardness: 7 (Mohs)

Fracture: Conchoidal

Cleavage: None

Density: ~2.65

Crystal System: Trigonal

Habit: Massive (carved and polished sphere)

Formation: Igneous rocks & hydrothermal veins

Common Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, USA

Optical:

Refractive Index: ~1.54–1.55

Birefringence: Low

Extras:

Internal rainbow flashes from natural fractures

Naturally occurring inclusions and mineral traces

Polished spherical carving

Each piece is one-of-a-kind

Key Features

Material: Natural Smoky Quartz

Formation: Hand-polished sphere

Color: Pale smoky with vivid internal rainbows

Crystal Habit: Carved sphere with internal veils, particles, and fractures

Finish: Smooth, high polish

Shape: Perfect sphere

Dimensions

Approx. Diameter: 3.5 cm

Weight: 77 grams

Geological & Scientific Notes

Smoky quartz is a naturally occurring variety of quartz, its colour formed through prolonged exposure to natural radiation within the Earth. This process alters trace elements in the crystal lattice, resulting in the characteristic smoky tones that range from very pale translucent hues to deeper brown shades.

This sphere contains a rich network of internal inclusions and fractures formed during its natural growth. These appear as fine wisps, suspended particles, and layered internal textures, offering a glimpse into the crystal’s geological history.

The most striking feature of this piece is its internal rainbow flashes. These occur when light passes through microscopic fracture planes within the quartz, refracting into prismatic colours. As the sphere is rotated, these rainbows shift and dance within the stone, creating a constantly changing display of colour and light.

The spherical carving enhances this effect by allowing light to enter and exit from all angles, maximising the visibility of both the internal structure and rainbow reflections. The result is a piece that feels alive with movement, depth, and luminosity.

Condition

Smooth polished surface

Well-formed spherical shape

Visible natural inclusions, particles, and internal veils

Internal fractures producing strong rainbow flashes

No dyeing or artificial enhancement

Natural variations in clarity, tone, and internal pattern

Care Instructions

Handle with care to avoid chips or damage

Clean gently with a soft cloth or mild water

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight

Keep away from harsh chemicals

Store separately to protect the surface