Quartz: Smoky Quartz
The color of smoky quartz is variable from brown to black and sometimes smoky gray colored specimens are included as smoky quartz. The cause of the color of smoky quartz is in question but it is almost certainly related to the amount of exposure to radiation that the stone has undergone. Natural smoky quartz often occurs in granitic rocks which have a small but persistent amount of radioactivity. Most smoky quartz that makes its way to rock shops and to some gem cutters has been artificially irradiated to produce a dark black color.
Healing Qualities:
Metaphysical & Emotional: Grounds, blocks electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) and geopathic stress, removes fear, balances emotions, relieves depression and suicidality, relieves emotional pain
Physical: Helpful for ailments of the abdomen, hips, legs, reproductive system, muscles, and nervous tissue; relieves pain, cramps, and headaches
Tips for Use & Placement:
Best when used on the base chakra
Blocks electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) and geopathic stress when placed under pillow or by electronic devices
Great when worn as a necklace or ring for long periods of time
Place over pain or cramps to relieve them
Warnings:
Quartz can fade, crack or break in sunlight
Smoky quartz is often artificially treated with radiation leading to an extremely dark and opaque stone
Quick Facts
Other Names: Cairngorm, Colorado Diamond, Ouro Verde Quartz, Radium Diamond, Smokey Quartz, Smoky Citrine, Smoky Topaz
Crystal Variety: Quartz
Crystal Color: Brown, black, grey to clear
Crystal Appearance: Translucent pointed crystals which fade from darker color to clear
Energy Center: Base / Root
Element: Earth
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Number: 6
