{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-sphere-with-rainbows-c","title":"Smoky quartz sphere with rainbows - c","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis transparent smoky quartz sphere is a luminous and visually captivating piece that combines soft smoky tones with exceptional clarity and vibrant internal rainbow flashes. Carved into a perfectly balanced spherical form, it offers a sense of harmony and flow, while allowing light to move freely through the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly polished to a high-gloss finish, the surface is smooth and reflective, enhancing the natural clarity of the quartz. The stone displays a gentle smoky hue, ranging from near-clear translucency to soft grey-brown tones. Within, a delicate network of internal inclusions, fractures, and mineral traces creates subtle layers of depth without obscuring the crystal’s transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight interacts beautifully with the sphere, passing easily through its clearer areas and catching on internal fracture planes to produce vivid rainbow flashes. These prismatic reflections appear as bright bursts of colour suspended within the crystal, shifting and dancing as the sphere is turned. The combination of clarity and internal rainbows gives the piece a bright, almost glowing quality that feels both refined and dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormula: SiO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Pale smoky → translucent grey-brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCause of Colour: Natural irradiation affecting trace elements within the crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Vitreous (glassy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Transparent → translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreak: White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: 7 (Mohs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFracture: Conchoidal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleavage: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDensity: ~2.65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabit: Massive (carved and polished sphere)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Igneous rocks \u0026amp; hydrothermal veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefractive Index: ~1.54–1.55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirefringence: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtras:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong internal rainbow flashes from natural fractures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh clarity with delicate natural inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished spherical carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural Smoky Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Hand-polished sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Light smoky with vivid internal rainbows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Habit: Carved sphere with fine inclusions and fracture planes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Smooth, high polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Perfect sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. Diameter: 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 125 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky quartz is a naturally occurring variety of quartz, its colour formed through exposure to natural radiation over time. This process alters trace elements within the crystal lattice, producing the characteristic smoky tones that range from very pale translucent hues to deeper brown shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays a higher level of clarity than many smoky quartz specimens, allowing light to travel more freely through the crystal. Within, natural inclusions and fracture planes formed during growth create subtle internal textures while preserving overall transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of this sphere is its vivid internal rainbow flashes. These occur when light passes through microscopic fracture planes within the quartz, refracting into prismatic colours. Due to the clarity of the material, these rainbow reflections appear brighter and more defined, creating bold flashes of colour that shift with movement and changing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spherical carving enhances this optical effect by allowing light to enter and exit from all directions, maximising both the visibility of the internal structure and the intensity of the rainbow displays. The result is a piece that feels bright, dynamic, and full of life, with a strong interplay between clarity, light, and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth polished surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-formed spherical shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh clarity with visible natural inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal fractures producing strong rainbow flashes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in tone, clarity, and internal pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with care to avoid chips or damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or mild water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from harsh chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore separately to protect the surface\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53713654022485,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_653087d5-f1ca-48b5-9b42-11db48b4441f.jpg?v=1776537340","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/smoky-quartz-sphere-with-rainbows-c","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}