Smoky Quartz 10x14mm Barrel - Large Hole Beads (Natural) ” which translates to “stone

” which translates to “stone of many colors

Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania

It is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

Each strand reflects the unique mineral composition of the region

Orange or Hessonite Garnet is sometimes called “Cinnamon Stone” for its orange to orange to brown color as well as for its origin in the land of spices

Smoky Quartz 10x14mm Barrel - Large Hole Beads (Natural) ” which translates to “stoneSmoky Quartz is a translucent smoky brown or gray variety of Quartz. It ranges from almost completely transparent to an almost opaque brownish to gray crystal. The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone. Smoky Quartz it the national gem of Scotland, where it was mined since around 300 BCE.