Post by Nox on Jun 21, 2016 18:45:47 GMT
SMOKY QUARTZ (Variation of Quartz)
NATURAL HISTORY
Smoky quartz is a type of clear quartz that is stained brown or black. The dark color occurs when free silicon within the stone is irradiated. This occurs naturally in the environment though it can be reproduced artificially in a laboratory. Lab-darkened quartz is often exceptionally dark and uniform in color. Smoky quartz is most commonly found in in Brazil, Madagascar, and the Southwestern USA. A yellowish to greyish form called Cairngorm is found in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland.
Very dark, opaque smoky quarts is called morion.
Smoky quartz may also be spelled smokey quartz. It may also be called Smokey topaz or smoky citrine.
HISTORY AND FOLKLORE
>The Romans and Sumerians used smoky quartz to make seals.
>Smoky quartz is a birthstone for Scorpio.
ASSOCIATIONS
Element: Earth
Astrological: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet: Saturn
HEALING AND MAGICAL USES
Body: Smokey quartz is useful for removing toxins and excess fluids in the body and for stimulating the digestive system to absorb minerals and eliminate waste and toxins. Smoky quartz may be used to ease muscle spasms and cramps, especially in the abdomen, hips and legs. It is also helpful for headaches and all nervous disorders, hyperactivity, stress, anxiety and depression. Place a smoky quartz under your mattress to help ease back pain and stiffness while you sleep. It can also be worn as jewelry on or near any body part that experiences pain and stiffness. It is also recommended for people receiving radiation treatment to improve their outcomes.
Mind: Smoky quartz is soothing, grounding and relaxing and is a good focal point for meditation. Smoky quartz spheres are available from many sources and are great for this. Meditating with smoky quartz helps increase optimism and encourages creative solutions to problems, especially in relation to business.
Magick: Smoky quartz hung or placed near the bed will banish nightmares and night terrors. Meditating with smoky quartz will help you make good financial decisions and wearing it will help draw money to you. Keeping it in your wallet or near your check book will help you hold onto your money.
CLEANSING
Smoky quartz absorbs a great deal of negative energy and should be cleansed often. Rinse it with salt water and then smudge thoroughly and don't forget to smudge yourself afterward. Your smoky quartz can be recharged in bright sunlight afterward.
NATURAL HISTORY
Smoky quartz is a type of clear quartz that is stained brown or black. The dark color occurs when free silicon within the stone is irradiated. This occurs naturally in the environment though it can be reproduced artificially in a laboratory. Lab-darkened quartz is often exceptionally dark and uniform in color. Smoky quartz is most commonly found in in Brazil, Madagascar, and the Southwestern USA. A yellowish to greyish form called Cairngorm is found in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland.
Very dark, opaque smoky quarts is called morion.
Smoky quartz may also be spelled smokey quartz. It may also be called Smokey topaz or smoky citrine.
HISTORY AND FOLKLORE
>The Romans and Sumerians used smoky quartz to make seals.
>Smoky quartz is a birthstone for Scorpio.
ASSOCIATIONS
Element: Earth
Astrological: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet: Saturn
HEALING AND MAGICAL USES
Body: Smokey quartz is useful for removing toxins and excess fluids in the body and for stimulating the digestive system to absorb minerals and eliminate waste and toxins. Smoky quartz may be used to ease muscle spasms and cramps, especially in the abdomen, hips and legs. It is also helpful for headaches and all nervous disorders, hyperactivity, stress, anxiety and depression. Place a smoky quartz under your mattress to help ease back pain and stiffness while you sleep. It can also be worn as jewelry on or near any body part that experiences pain and stiffness. It is also recommended for people receiving radiation treatment to improve their outcomes.
Mind: Smoky quartz is soothing, grounding and relaxing and is a good focal point for meditation. Smoky quartz spheres are available from many sources and are great for this. Meditating with smoky quartz helps increase optimism and encourages creative solutions to problems, especially in relation to business.
Magick: Smoky quartz hung or placed near the bed will banish nightmares and night terrors. Meditating with smoky quartz will help you make good financial decisions and wearing it will help draw money to you. Keeping it in your wallet or near your check book will help you hold onto your money.
CLEANSING
Smoky quartz absorbs a great deal of negative energy and should be cleansed often. Rinse it with salt water and then smudge thoroughly and don't forget to smudge yourself afterward. Your smoky quartz can be recharged in bright sunlight afterward.