Category: Silicate Mineral
Chemical Formula: SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Colour: light grey, tan, brown to black
Group: Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations
Formations: Clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones
Lustre: Vitreous, translucent to transparent
Cleavage: None
Smokey Quartz is the name given to naturally occurring smokey colored variety of Quartz. The smokey grey, brown to black colour is thought to occur by a combination of natural radiation and heating during the crystals growth.
Metaphysical Properties & Mythology
Smokey Quartz has been used widely since ancient times for various purposes. Mystically, it is symbolic of the spirit and intellect of human beings. Throughout history, in the British Isles, quartz crystals an inch in diameter were mounted in silver and worn as amulets against illness.
Smokey Quartz is said to help reduce anxienty and resort a sense of optimism. It is a very powerful balancing crystal and protective stone. It is used as a meditation aid, especially for those who have difficulty concentrating.
Chemical Formula: SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Colour: light grey, tan, brown to black
Group: Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations
Formations: Clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones
Lustre: Vitreous, translucent to transparent
Cleavage: None
Smokey Quartz is the name given to naturally occurring smokey colored variety of Quartz. The smokey grey, brown to black colour is thought to occur by a combination of natural radiation and heating during the crystals growth.
Metaphysical Properties & Mythology
Smokey Quartz has been used widely since ancient times for various purposes. Mystically, it is symbolic of the spirit and intellect of human beings. Throughout history, in the British Isles, quartz crystals an inch in diameter were mounted in silver and worn as amulets against illness.
Smokey Quartz is said to help reduce anxienty and resort a sense of optimism. It is a very powerful balancing crystal and protective stone. It is used as a meditation aid, especially for those who have difficulty concentrating.