Quartz-Smoky

Chemical Composition: Silicon Dioxide

Hardness: 7

Smokey Quartz is associated with spiritual growth, transformation and healing, accentuated with a gentle quality, allowing the wearer to transform at a comfortable pace. Softens negative energy. A filter and trap for those negative thoughts and emotions that are everywhere present. Keep one nearby where you work, bring one with you when you expect to be around negative people.

Occurrence: From grey to warm brown, light and clear to an almost "solid" looking black/brown. The coloration is due to natural radiation occurring in its environment. (Quartz crystals are also irradiated in the lab to create the smoke color, but it is not recommended, and can usually be identified by an all-too even almost black color. ) Crystals can also be smoky in color from the presence of sodium. Excellent specimens are currently found in Brazil, Switzerland, and Mexico. In the U.S., fine elestials and sceptors are found in Nevada, and other sites include Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Metaphysical Properties:

Corresponding Astrological Signs: Capricorn and Sagittarius

Color: Black, brown
Chakra: Grounding

• Dissipates negativity.
• Balances energies of mind and body.
• Calms the mind, helps lift depression
• Helps overcoming addictions and obsessive behavior.
• Eliminates jealousy, fear, anger and burnout.
• Valued in the treatment of infertility and menstrual cramps
• Strengthens adrenal glands, aids in protein assimilation, ailments related to the kidneys, abdomen, pancreas.
• Good for meditation.
• Protective and grounding stone.
• Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities.
• Mitigates depression, is mildly sedative and relaxing.
• Helps grounding into incarnation, creates acceptance of the body and the earth plane.
• Stabilizes, enhances security and safety.
• Promotes walking softly on the Earth Mother, encourages Earth awareness and responsibility.
• Accepts one's place on the planet; heals fear, depression, addictions, obsessions