Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Tiger The color of Smoky Quartz

The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone

The boundaries of the included crystals are visible and are known as “phantoms

any color of the rainbow

and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices

and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water

Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Tiger The color of Smoky QuartzAn iron oxide hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of primary iron minerals and in iron ore deposits, and can be red to reddish brown. When skillfully cut and polished, those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone.