Smoky Quartz - The Power of Stones: Crystals and Gemstones

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Smoky Quartz
The Power of Stones: Crystals and Gemstones

ORIGINS

Smoky quartz is a light to dark brown variety of quartz whose color and smoky appearance are caused by aluminum impurities and either natural or artificial irradiation of the stone. This stone is found in many locations in the world, including the United States, Brazil, Madagascar, and Australia. Cairngorm is a variety of smoky quartz crystal found in Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains.

HISTORY/LORE

Smoky quartz is the national gem of Scotland and has been important in that region of the world going back to the time of the Druids, whose earliest known records date back to the third century B.C.E. The stone was used to make sunglasses in China in the twelfth century.

USES

Healing Uses: Smoky quartz is very effective for pain relief, particularly headaches and muscle cramps. For this purpose, place a crystal on the painful spot with the point directed away from the body. This stone also regulates the fluids within the body and assists in the absorption of minerals. Because smoky quartz is irradiated, it is excellent for treating radiation-related issues and easing the negative effects of chemotherapy. However, be sure to select naturally formed stones rather than ones that have been artificially irradiated (artificially irradiated stones are usually darker in color, almost black and leaning toward opaque).

Magical Uses: Smoky quartz is a powerful stress reliever. To relieve stress, hold a stone in each hand and sit quietly for a few moments. Smoky quartz also neutralizes negative vibrations, guards against geopathic stress, and absorbs electromagnetic smog.

Feng Shui Uses: In feng shui, smoky quartz is a protective stone that is useful when placed near the front door of a home. It also uses wood energy, which makes it effective in the eastern and southeastern areas of a space as well as the Family/Foundation sector of the home.

Personal/Spiritual Growth: This stone has a strong connection to the root chakra, located at the base of the spine, which is our anchor in the natural world. Its grounding spiritual energy makes it excellent for meditation.