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Faceted Smoky Quartz and Sterling Earrings (dangling inside diamond shaped sterling) $28
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Quartz is the most common mineral on the planet. It is a component of a huge variety of
rock types, and comes in an extensive range of colors and varieties. Chalcedony is a
crypto-crystalline variety of quartz and includes the agate and jasper families. Many colors
of quartz or formations have their own names, such as amethyst for purple quartz. The
word quartz is thought to come from the German word "quarz", but the origin of that word
is not known. The word crystal, however, comes from the Greek word "krystallos" which
means ice. Ancient Japanese believed quartz formed from the breath of a white dragon, and
regarded it as representing perfection. Australian Aborigines used quartz in rain rituals.
Crystals skulls were reportedly made by Atlanteans and are believed by some to be living
entities. Clear quartz formed into spheres have been used as crystal balls to predict the
future at least since the middle ages.
