Smoky Quartz is much more than brown quartz. Discover what creates its smoky color, its fascinating connection to Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains, why the darkest pieces are called morion, and where Smoky Quartz can even be found right here in North Carolina.

Most crystal-shop “selenite” is actually satin spar. Discover how these two forms of gypsum differ, why they glow, and how to care for them.