North Iceland has notable geothermal regions in and around Lake Mývatn, the most dramatic being Hverir Geothermal Area. The landscape is marked with mudpots, steam vents and fumaroles (an opening in the planet’s crust) that pump steam in heavy, warm clouds of gas from the earth. Here, the colors range from light gray to muddy beige with a backdrop of smokey brown-gray steam.

This surreal landscape is embodied in the Smokey Quartz clusters of the SIGIL Iceland Collection. The beautiful clusters each have their own characteristics, from double terminations to small twins partially emerged from the primary piece.

Smokey quartz is associated with grounding and protection properties, including the neutralization of negative energies and detoxification.

The SIGIL Hverir Smokey Quartz # 2 has a shorter body than the other two in this series, with an cluster of varying sized crystals extending from the center torso. The color is an opaque to to smokey, gray-brown at the ends, and possesses an impressive clarity, particularly from the center down.

Measurements: 2 1/2" long from top of ring to bottom of stone. Leather cord hangs 14" from knot to top of ring.

All pieces have a hefty weight to them. Not recommended for children. Avoidance of dropping is recommended.

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