Smoky Quartz Sphere, 3cm Sphere Weight: 48 grams including base A perfect sphere with no cracks. High-quality smoky quartz in a deep brown color. This sphere was custom-ordered for fortune-telling purposes, so it is of a quality not typically found on the market. It has been stored unused. Characteristics of Smoky Quartz Smoky quartz is a natural stone, a variety of quartz, characterized by its transparent brown to black color. It has a beautiful, clear, and sparkling brown color, like colorless quartz dyed with brandy. The Japanese name for smoky quartz is "chasuisho," which means "tea crystal," a straightforward name. While "tea-colored crystal" might sound plain, it's not a dull brown stone; it's a beautifully translucent gemstone with a brownish hue. Main Sources of Smoky Quartz Natural smoky quartz is very rare and rarely found. If it has undergone the aforementioned processing, the main origin is the same as that of quartz. Brazil is the main source of quartz, so Brazil is also the main source of smoky quartz. Smoky quartz has an effect called "grounding." "Grounding" connects your mental center with the earth and strengthens that connection, leading your mental energy and physical balance to a better state. It is said that by doing this, you can gain mental stability and calmness both physically and mentally.