These earrings feature a combination of brecciated mookaite, citrine, and smoky quartz stones set in sterling silver with a dangle design. Each stone showcases unique colors and patterns formed through distinct geological processes.
Details:
- Minerals:
- Brecciated Mookaite – a jasper variety with natural earthy reds, yellows, and browns, formed from broken rock fragments cemented together
- Citrine – yellow to golden quartz, colored by trace iron
- Smoky Quartz – brown to gray quartz, colored by natural irradiation
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Style: Dangle earrings with polished stones
- Appearance: Multi-colored combination highlighting natural patterns and transparency
- Formation:
- Brecciated Mookaite: Sedimentary jasper formed from compacted rock fragments
- Citrine: Quartz crystallized from silica-rich fluids
- Smoky Quartz: Quartz altered by natural radiation exposure
- Physical Properties:
- Quartz varieties: Mohs hardness 7; vitreous luster
- Jasper: Mohs hardness 6.5–7; vitreous to dull luster
- Educational Value: Demonstrates sedimentary rock formation, quartz crystallization, and natural coloration processes
These dangle earrings combine the geological diversity of jasper and quartz into a wearable, visually striking design.
