CHARACTERISTICS OF SMOKY QUARTZ
Origin of the name: From the ancient Greek krustallos meaning ice, referring to the fact that quartz is the ice formed by the Gods.
Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide SiO2
Hardness: 7
Deposits: Numerous throughout the world
Color(s): Pale beige to black, brown and brown dominating.
Stories and Legends:
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Fortune tellers and diviners were inspired by smoky quartz for their divination balls in the 19th century.
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Popular belief is that quartz is ice made by the gods.
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Smoky quartz was used in the manufacture of the first sunglasses in China in the 12th century.
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It was believed that unlike the clarity of rock crystal, smoky quartz stone prevented laymen from accessing the mysteries contained in its divination balls.
Lithotherapy Properties:
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Calms strong emotions and improves concentration and lucidity.
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Increases self-confidence and improves the ability to connect with others.
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Eliminate negative thoughts and combat sadness.
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Refocus energies on accessible goals to avoid failure and disappointment.
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Offers stability to people with mood disorders.
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It helps to connect more with the body and listen to its messages.
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Teaches how to integrate the energies of light and matter.
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Provides serenity to face problematic situations or relationships.
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Highlights and defuses conflicts and power relationships.
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Encourages rational introspection without value judgments.
Physical Properties:
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Helps dissolve cramps
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Helps regulate body fluids
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Can help fight addictions
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Protects the pulmonary airways and lungs by allowing the removal of accumulated tar
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Strengthens connective tissue and muscles (especially the heart), as well as the kidneys, pancreas and genitals
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Has a natural positive effect on fertility