Chakra: Base

Element: Earth

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio, Saggitarius, Capricorn

Number: 6

Smoky Quartz Crystal Healing Properties: Smoky Quartz is one of the most powerful grounding and clearing stones available. It cleanses and clears the aura and energetic systems, grounding it for reprocessing by the Earth. Smoky Quartz can be used to counter the negative effects of radiation and electromagnetic fields.

Smoky Quartz History and Uses: Smoky Quartz ranges in colour from pale tan to chocolate brown to grey and black, the colour of Smoky Quartz is dependant on the amount of natural irradiation it has been exposed to in the earth. The dark black opaque variety of Smoky Quartz is also referred to as Morion and Scottish Smoky Quartz is called Cairngorm. It was cut into flat plates in 12th Century China and used as sunglasses.

Smoky Quartz Geological Description: Smoky Quartz is a member of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Smoky Quartz is found in Brazil, Australia, Madagascar, Switzerland and the USA.

Affirmation:  Connecting to the powerful energy of the earth allows me to be centered and focus