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Smoky Quartz is macrocrystalline variety of Quartz also known as Cairngorm, named after the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland where its crystals were once found. The range of "smoky" colors, transparent brown, gray or black, found in this crystal come from clear Rock Crystal Quartz which contains traces of aluminum. In Sri Lanka and other Asian Countries, Quartz varieties (crystal rock, citrine and smoky) are referred as 'topaz'. Because if this Smoky Quartz has also become known as "Smoky Topaz". Smoky Quartz is believed to be excellent for elevating moods, overcoming negative emotions, and relieving depression. Smoky quartz is also said to relieves stress, fear, jealousy, anger and other negative emotions by transforming them into positive energies. Smoky quartz lore is it is very comforting and calming, and can be considered a stone of serenity.
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