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Identifying Smoky Quartz Crosses: Origin, Value & Where to Buy


Question
a friend had a small cross from the smoky Mountain area that was mined as natural crystals in the shape of a cross. she thought it was iron ... do you know what it is and where it comes from , and where to buy one?

Answer
your best bet is if you could bring it to a gemologist....
if there is not one near you Google G. I A
theyare located in Carlsbad California and is a huge reputable gemologist school
I'm sure they can help you,,,
also I'm suggesting is that this Stone contains iron, it would be affected by a magnet that would be an easy test....
regards Rolfe