{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-bear-with-canadian-jade-fish-carving","title":"Smoky Quartz Bear with Canadian Jade Fish Carving","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a variety of quartz, always black or brown in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quartz stone family also includes amethyst (purple quartz), rose quartz (pink-red), citrine (yellow quartz), as well as all the various agates and jaspers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky quartz is often found in beautiful black crystals. It can be cut into beautiful brilliant gemstones and it makes an equally beautiful crystal specimen. Scientists believe the black may have been caused by natural radioactivity in the Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky quartz is the most often sought after for its healing or crystal properties. It is said to increase endurance and to amplify energy. Some believe that it may give you an energy boost, and that it can help you clear your thoughts to better make decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatever your beliefs, may your piece of smoky quartz bring you good luck and years of enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian jade\u003c\/strong\u003e is a type of nephrite jade that ranges in color from light green to dark green and sometimes in a black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jade is found all over British Columbia, including Cassiar, Dease Lake, Hazelton and sometimes in the Frazer and Bridge Rivers, to name a few. The Canadian jade mines are the largest jade producing mines in the world. As many Canadian mines are slowly being depleted, the price of jade keeps going up as it becomes scarcer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade is a hard stone and is very difficult to carve, diamond or Carborundum tools and files must be used. Green jade is prized as is chrome jade (jade with bright green flecks running through it) and cat's eye jade (jade with a chatoyant flash running through it.)\u003cbr\u003eWhatever type of jade you prefer, a good consistent color and a good depth of color is important. Canadian jade rates with the world’s best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome believe that the entrance to heaven is blocked by a huge jade boulder.  Only people that cherished jade during their lifetime can move the boulder. Others believe that jade may strengthen the heart and immune system and that it may also cleanse the blood, increase longevity and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever your beliefs, may your piece of jade bring you good luck and fortune and years of enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoky Quartz Bear Carving by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51912778744119,"sku":"SmokyQuartz-Bear-001_ID0108D4","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/files\/A8760854-56BD-4D2E-B07B-C433BEFEA5D2.jpg?v=1775599918","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksandgemscanada.com\/products\/smoky-quartz-bear-with-canadian-jade-fish-carving","provider":"Rocks and Gems Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}