Smoky quartz

Raw smoky quartz stone meaning and healing properties

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Smoky quartz meaning

A brown, translucent variety of quartz. It ranges in clarity from almost complete transparency to an almost-opaque brownish-gray or black crystal. Like other quartz gems, it is a silicon dioxide crystal. The smoky colour results from free silicon formed from the silicon dioxide by natural irradiation.

the stone is common and was not historically important. But in recent times it has become a popular gemstone, especially for jewellery.

Sunglasses, in the form of flat panes of raw smoky quartz, were used in China in the 12th century.

Quartz

Quartz is a mineral of silicon and oxygen atoms composition. In a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon oxygen tetrahedra. Each oxygen atoms are between two tetrahedra. It giges an overall chemical formula of SiO2. It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s continental crust, behind feldspar.

There are many different varieties of quartz. It is a semi-precious gemstone. Since antiquity, varieties of quartz have been the most commonly used minerals. We used it in jewelry and hardstone carvings, especially in Eurasia.

Pure quartz, traditionally called rock crystal or clear quartz. It is a colorless, also transparent or translucent. It has often been used for hardstone carvings. Such as the Lothair Crystal. Common colored varieties include citrine, also rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, milky quartz, and others.

Smoky quartz properties

There are important distinction between types of quartz. The crystalline and also the microcrystalline (cryptocrystalline) varieties. The cryptocrystalline varieties are either translucent or mostly opaque. While the transparent varieties tend to be crystalline.

Chalcedony is a microcrystalline form of silica. It comes from fine intergrowths of both quartz. Its monoclinic polymorph moganite. Other opaque gemstone varieties of quartz or also mixed rocks. Including quartz, often including contrasting bands or patterns of color. Like agate, also carnelian or sard, onyx, heliotrope, and jasper.

Smoky quartz healing properties

The following section is pseudo scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

Smokey quartz disperses fear, lifts depression and negativity. It brings emotional calmness, relieving stress and anxiety. Promotes positive thoughts and action, and alleviates suicidal tendencies.

The crystal helps one ground themselves to Earth, in addition to opening up the root chakra and solar plexus. It’s the perfect stone for people who constantly find themselves with a wandering mind and an inability to focus.

Smoky quartz, from Takeo, Cambodia

FAQ

What is smoky quartz crystal good for?

The stone is an excellent grounding stone disperses fear, lifts depression and negativity. It brings emotional calmness, relieving stress and anxiety. Promotes positive thoughts and action, and alleviates suicidal tendencies.

Who can wear smoky quartz?

It is an ideal gemstone for people who prefer to wear fashion jewellery stone that brings along some healing advantages. In Chakra therapies, It is known for stimulating two important body chakras – The Root Chakra and the Solar Plexus Chakra.

Where should smoky quartz stone be placed in the house?

The energy works well when placed near the front door, as this is where it can best perform its protective function. You can also place the crystal in a child’s room close to a big window, or your home office.

Where do you put smoky quartz on your body?

The stone is an excellent stone to place on the solar plexus chakra. If you want to have healing, grounding, and balancing energies, you can also opt to use it on the lower chakras.

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