This standout specimen from the Erongo Mountain region of Namibia offers a special synergy of gems growing together. With VIVID inclusions of UV reactive Hyalite Opal embedded within a terminated Smoky Quartz, this crystal glows with a colorful, saturated brilliance when under a black light - a rare quality in the mineral kingdom! The Hyalite will appear colorless under natural lighting, with botryoidal growth topping a rusty orange mineral, and the terminated Smoky Quartz has a glowing, grey to brown translucence. This specimen measures approximately 68mm by 28mm and weighs 71 grams.
Hyalite contains trace amounts of uranium within its silica structure, causing it to glow with a colorful, saturated brilliance when under a black light - a rare quality in the mineral kingdom! Some specimens will have some area of grape-like botryoidal growth and all will range in translucence with clear to milky or gold coloring. Hyalite Opal is known to ease stress and anxiety. Smoky Quartz is well known for its protective and grounding qualities, making this piece a metaphysical combination of grounded light.
Smoky Quartz is the national gem of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone by numerous cultures that reside there. Smoky quartz is known to be a very protective stone, both physically and psychically. It's a wonderful tool for grounding negative energy, attracting abundance, and manifesting.
