Smoky Quartz

 

Smoky Quartz is a semi precious stone. You may see it spelled 'smokey’ but when referencing the mineral the correct spelling is ‘smoky’.

Smoky Quartz is the state of New Hampshire’s state gem.  It comes in colors ranging from nearly clear, through grays, yellow and dark browns to nearly black.  Smoky Quartz is a 7 on the Mohs hardness Scale.  You may see Smoky Quartz referred to as chocolate in the commercial jewelry industry.   It’s popularity continues to increase. Smoky Quartz can be valued based on color, clarity, and carat