smoky quartz

American  

noun

1. a smoky-yellow to dark brown or black variety of quartz, used as a gem.

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smoky quartz British  

noun

1. another name for cairngorm

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Etymology

Origin of smoky quartz

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Rows of tables displayed a wide array of crystals, including smoky quartz, said to provide protection and survival instincts.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a piece of moldavite in it, a piece of smoky quartz, a piece of tourmaline.

From New York Times

They stayed up late talking by the fire and returned from a hike around the lake with buckets of smoky quartz.

From New York Times

For cooler skin tones, opt for the same style in a sterling silver and smoky quartz combination.

From Seattle Times

She was sharp as smoky quartz, with perfect teeth and eyes that cut.

From Literature