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  • • Chakra: Root

    • Element: Earth

    • Mohs Hardness: 7

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History

Smoky quartz is another popular variation of quartz. It is the national stone of Scotland. Celtic people around 300 BC mined this stone and created jewelry, pins for their kilts, and weapons. Smoky quartz was also used in the 12 century by people in China, making items to shield their eyes from the sun, similar to today’s sunglasses. 

Ancient druids believed smoky quartz was a reminder to humans of the vast power of the gods and goddesses. Many cultures also believed that smoky quartz could help lead humans to the afterlife.

General Information

Smoky quartz is known as a stone of power, and a protection stone, best known for protecting against bad luck, negative thinking, chaos, doubt, and confusion. It is said to absorb and release negativity. It can be used to help reduce symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety, and has been used to help reduce effects of panic attacks by bringing a sense of security and serenity. Smoky quartz can increase inner strength, courage, and comfort. This stone has been used to help those with ADD, as it helps to bring mental clarity and focus. 

Smoky quartz has also been linked to help circulation and detoxing. This stone has sometimes been used to help those recovering from addictions. It helps to relieve tension or pain, sometimes caused by stress and anxiety. Clearing your mind, this stone is said to help increase organizational skills, helping focus and concentration in order to get things done.

Pairs with Smoky Quartz

• Agate

• Crazy Lace Agate

• Black Obsidian

• Amethsyt

• Black Tourmaline

• Lepidolite

• Red Jasper

• Rutilated Quartz

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References

Cassandra Eason, Cassandra Eason’s Healing Crystals. (London, UK: Collins & Brown, 2020).

Emily Suzanne Rayow. Crystal Pairings: Powerful Crystal Combinations for Well-Being. (San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 2022).

Gemma Petherbridge, The Crystal Apothecary. (London, UK: Octopus Publishing Group, 2022).

Judy Hall, The Crystal Companion. (Blue Ash, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2018).

Judy Hall, The Encyclopedia of Crystals. (Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2013).

Juliette Thornbury, The Crystal Fix. (London, UK: White Lion Publishing, 2021).

Karen Frazier, Crystals for Healing. (Berkeley, CA: Althea Press, 2016).

Maria Lyons & Amy Dicerson, Crystal Healing for Women. (New York, NY: Penguin Random House, 2020).

Philip Permutt, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing. (London, UK: Ryland Peters & Small Ltd., 2021).

The Crystal Council, Pink Opal Meanings and Crystal Properties. (2023).

Rachel Hancock, Ultimate Guide to Crystals. (Fair Winds Press, 2022).

Disclaimer

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Healing crystals are not to replace medical advice or treatment. For medical treatments, diagnoses, prescriptions, etc., please contact your primary licensed healthcare specialist. Any information provided on Divine Feline Crystals' website regarding the properties of healing crystals is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, treatments, or diagnoses.

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