Smoky Quartz - History & Properties

History-Name

Smoky Quartz’s name derives from its resemblance with the color of smoke, and its color oscillates from dark coffee to light gray. These shades are quite infrequent in the world of semi-precious stones.
Sometimes inside Smoky Quartz we find various natural inclusions that give the impression that somebody has decorated internally the stone.
The main world supplier of Smoky Quartz is Brazil. Exceptional Dark Smoky Quartz exists in the mountains Cairngorm in Scotland.

Healing Properties - Metaphysical

Smoky Quartz has a very strong relation with the earth and the chakra of the base, promoting the preoccupation for the environment and the ecological solutions.
Smoky Quartz is an amazing antidote for stress. It helps the tolerance of difficult moments, with sang-froid, strengthening the insistence and the determination. In psychological level, Smoky Quartz eases the fear, eliminates depression and brings sentimental calm. It eases from the nightmares and helps us in understanding our dreams.
Mentally, Smoky Quartz promotes the positive and realistic thought. It dissolves contradictions, helps in the concentration and eases the difficulties of communication.

Healing Properties - Physical

Smoky Quartz is particularly effective for the diseases of the abdominal area, the hips and legs. It eases the pain, including headaches, and it is beneficial for the reproductive system, the muscles, the heart and the nervous system. Smoky Quartz dissolves cramps, strengthens the back and stimulates the nerves.

Chakras

Smoky Quartz is associated with the Base chakra.

Astrological Sign

Smoky Quartz is associated with the Leo, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Pisces, Capricorn, and Aquarius signs.