Smoky quartz is a brownish, transparent gemstone. In the past, this stone was sometimes called smoky topaz, although it is in fact a type of quartz. According to Mineral Miners website (see Reference 1), the smoky color of the stone is caused by impurities or natural radiation in the surrounding soil where the crystal grows. Like other types of quartz crystals, smoky quartz has long been used in a variety of applications.
Ornamental Use
Smoky quartz has long been used as an ornamental gemstone in jewelry and religious objects, according to the Mineral Miners website. However, because brown gemstones are not as popular, smoky quartz jewelry is not always easy to find.
Healing Properties
Smoky quartz has long been credited with the power to help remove toxins from the body, and as aid in the functioning of certain vital organs, particularly the kidneys, adrenals, and pancreas. It was also thought to enhance fertility, the Mineral Miners website notes. Simply wearing the crystal is believed to bestow these benefits.
Mental Energy
Another benefit attributed to smoky quartz is the power to alleviate stress, as well as transform negative energy from emotions such as anger and fear into positive, calming energy. Over the ages, users of smoky quartz have claimed that the stone brings clarity of thought and heightened awareness. Mineral Miners reports that this gemstone is also believed to improve intuition and stimulate higher awareness during meditation.
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