Weight – (without base) 41.8 oz’s – 1184 gm’s
Dimensions – (without base) 6.678″ x 3.457″ long/wide (16.961 x 8.781 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Malawi, Africa
NZD $203.00
SKU: Q3224
This Natural Smoky Malawi Rainbow Quartz Crystal features Deep gorgeous color with Stunning Rainbows and great luster as well as fine subtle striations and etchings!! The removable base featuring New Zealand Paua shell comes with the crystal! This specimen is in excellent condition.
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Weight – (without base) 41.8 oz’s – 1184 gm’s
Dimensions – (without base) 6.678″ x 3.457″ long/wide (16.961 x 8.781 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Malawi, Africa
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Smoky Quartz is one of the most practical, grounding, and widely used Quartz varieties and is often considered a default crystal in healing layouts. Its naturally smoky coloration ranges from light translucent brown through to deep smoky grey and near-black tones.
Smoky Quartz forms when Clear Quartz is exposed to natural radiation within the Earth over long periods, causing aluminum impurities in the crystal lattice to change the way light is absorbed. This process is entirely natural and produces a grounding, stabilizing crystal with remarkable resilience.
Morion Crystals are a very dark to opaque, nearly black variety of smoky quartz, a brownish-to-black form of quartz crystal colored by natural radiation – it must still be translucent to be termed a “Morion”.
Smoky Quartz may occur as single points, clusters (rare), Elestial formations, Phantoms, and on very rare occasions Cathedral formations. It can also combine naturally with other Quartz varieties such as Amethyst and Citrine, creating powerful hybrid crystals.
Smoky Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. Its coloration is caused by natural ionizing radiation acting on trace aluminum within the crystal structure.
True Smoky Quartz remains at least partially translucent. Completely opaque specimens are extremely rare and should be treated with caution, as much material on the market is artificially heat-treated Clear Quartz.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Smoky variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Translucent to transparent |
| Defining Feature | Natural radiation-induced coloration |
A significant amount of Smoky Quartz on the market is artificially heated Clear Quartz. Majestic Quartz goes to great lengths to only natural Smoky Quartz.
⚠️ Handling:
Smoky Quartz is durable and well suited for frequent handling and healing work.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if inclusions or fractures are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Prolonged intense sunlight may gradually fade color in some specimens.
📦 Storage & Display:
Smoky Quartz performs best when actively used rather than stored away. Ideal for daily grounding and protection.
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Rainbow Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that display internal spectral light effects—commonly referred to as rainbows—caused by light refracting through internal fractures, growth planes, or inclusions. These rainbows are natural optical phenomena and not surface treatments.
Rainbow effects can occur in many Quartz varieties including Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, and included forms. Each crystal expresses its rainbow uniquely, making every specimen distinct.
Rainbow Quartz has long been appreciated as a bridge between physical structure and light-based phenomena, symbolically representing the union of matter and spectrum.
Rainbow effects in Quartz are produced when light passes through internal fractures or stress planes created during or after crystal growth. These micro-surfaces refract light into its component wavelengths, producing visible spectral colors.
The Quartz itself remains chemically unchanged; the rainbow effect is purely optical. These features often form under natural pressure changes, tectonic stress, or thermal fluctuations during the crystal’s geological history.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Rainbow variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Internal light spectrum (rainbows) |
When rainbows occur within different Quartz varieties, they act as energetic expanders—broadening the crystal’s default properties across a wider range of expression.
⚠️ Handling:
Rainbow Quartz is durable but internal fractures can be sensitive to impact. Handle with care.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid sudden temperature changes that may stress internal planes.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable. Rainbows are best viewed under directional light.
📦 Storage & Display:
Display where light can interact with the crystal. Rainbows often “activate” visually when the crystal is regularly handled or moved.