Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF871 hedenbergite The etching that the clinochlore welo opal but can be removed E0322TD3308

The etching that the clinochlore has done to the quartz crystals causes an incredible dance of light across the surfaces

Smoky quartz has been used historically for decorative and utilitarian purposes

This piece has been cut into a lovely geometric freeform and is fully polished

5 on the Mohs scale

so we sent a sample of this material to the lab for testing

Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF871 hedenbergite The etching that the clinochlore welo opal but can be removed E0322TD3308 The etching that the clinochlore has done to the quartz crystals causes an incredible dance of light across the surfaces Smoky quartz has been used historically for decorative and utilitarian purposes