Run a finger over alligator quartz and you understand the name right away.
This smoky quartz cluster carries that ridged, scaly surface across its crystals, so it holds interest even in flat light, while the brown tone keeps it quiet and earthy beside wood, linen and leather. It is a chunky cluster that sits solidly and shows well from several sides. It suits a home office, a reading corner, or a collector who already owns clear quartz and wants something with more texture. Smoky quartz (some sellers spell it smokey) is also a good match for anyone who prefers neutral decor to bright purples and pinks, and it pairs well with plants and books.
About Alligator Smoky Quartz
Alligator, or jacare, quartz is a trade name for smoky quartz with a ridged surface; jacare is Portuguese for alligator, a nod to the texture. Smoky quartz gets its brown color when natural radiation activates color centers around trace aluminum, and Brazil supplies most commercial smoky quartz.
Stone Meaning: Smoky quartz is traditionally associated with grounding and calm.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact alligator smoky quartz cluster shown.
- About 6" x 4.5" x 4.5".
- Dust with a soft brush; the ridged surface collects dust in its grooves.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
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