Due to the handmade nature of these beads
The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone
orthorhombic crystals or in massive form
rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams
Great on Beadalon #1 and #2 Crimp Beads or #2 Crimp Tubes
Moroccan Agate Dark 25-30mm Oval - 15-16 Inch Su Chung Due to the handmade natureMoroccan Agate occurs in striking colors of red, white, golden tan, gray and purple, in a variety of swirling and linear patterns. Like other Agates, Moroccan Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agate has been prized for its beauty throughout history, and has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period, occuring 10,000 years ago.