Smoky quartz, often confused with topaz, shows a stunning range of brown shades, from light tan to nearly black, with varying degrees of transparency. Its color comes from the interplay of natural radiation and traces of aluminum over millions of years; the longer it forms, the darker it grows.
Renowned for its substantial size, it is a durable gemstone that resists breakage, which makes it a favorite of jewelry makers. Also known as morion, from the Latin mormorion, "dark precious stone".
Size & details
Every freeform takes its own shape.
Each freeform is uniquely shaped, with its own shade and its own mesmerizing beauty. This paler piece and the deep brown one above show how far the range runs.
Size
Approx. 3–4 in (7.6–10 cm)
Shape
Polished freeform
Found in
Brazil, the United States, Switzerland, Scotland and Madagascar
All sizes are approximate. Your order is one freeform, and its shape and shade will differ from those pictured.
The crystal of grounding, protection and release.
In crystal tradition, smoky quartz is believed to absorb and transmute negative energies, promoting grounding, protection and emotional stability. It is thought to enhance clarity of thought, help in overcoming challenges and bring balance and harmony, and it is associated with a deep connection to nature, relaxation and positive transformation. It is linked with the Root Chakra, for grounding and stability, security and self-confidence.
Its history is just as captivating: in 12th-century China, flat planes of smoky quartz were used to make the first sunglasses, and in Scotland it has been cherished as a natural gemstone since the ancient times of the Druids.
Crystals have been prized for centuries for their beauty, their rich history and their believed metaphysical properties; Spirit Magicka makes no guarantee of any mystical or healing effect.
Your smoky quartz
A grounding stone for your space.
Set it on your desk, your nightstand or your altar, or hold it in meditation.
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