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Colour: Light brown to rich cognac
Name derivation: Derived from its appearance – Smokey-brown
Symbolism: Earthy, solid
Gemstone family: Quartz
Birthstone: January (Alternative)
Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0 (hard)
Geography: Asia, Africa, Europe
Cleaning procedure: Clean using warm soapy water. Avoid prolonged exposure to bright light. Must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning
Value factors: Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone