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These can be hand held, fastened to
the end of a wand, or just sit upright to meditate on or for
display. This one is double-terminated, has several outer inclusions
and is very clear. Size: 3/4" thick, 2-1/4" wide, 1-1/2" deep.
Price: $25
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Generator crystal faces join at the top of the crystal. This can occur naturally or may have been faceted and polished to enable the user to focus the crystals energy through the tip. These have been finely polished and bottom cut to be free standing. Click images for larger view.
1st / Base/ Root / Sanskrit: Muladhara
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Zodiac Affinity
Smokey Quartz has affinities with all signs of the zodiac. It is helpful to those in high-stress occupations, natural healers and exterminators. It has a Receptive energy, its planets are the Sun and Moon and its Elements are Fire and Water.
Folklore
Smokey Quartz is considered to be a protective stone. In Alpine countries, even today, crucifixes are still being made from Smokey Quartz.
Soldiers from many different armies have marched to war wearing their protective stones with the belief they would return unharmed from their battles.
Crystal System
Smokey Quartz belongs to the quartz family in that it has formed large, visible crystals. It's smokey color comes from the traces of aluminum, lithium and the influence of radioactivity lodged between the layers of its structure.
Like most quartz, it is formed hydrothermally, mainly in hollows that have been formed by gas bubbles in ancient volcanic rock. It is most commonly found in the Alps where there seems to be a relationship between the elevation of the source and the darkness of the crystals. |
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Spiritually...
Smokey Quartz increases our tolerance of stress and is a good crystal for many at this time of year. It can assist in bearing sorrow, in producing great effort and to cope with hard times. It can assist you in the work that needs to be done.
Emotionally...
Smokey Quartz has a relaxing effect. In the long term it will assist in taking away the tendancy to allow ourselves to be stressed and will help make us more resistent to stress factors around us.
Application
Smokey Quartz seems to work best when worn where the crystals are in touch with the body. In situations of stress, try holding two polished or rough crystals (one in each hand) and relief should follow. To assist in dissolving pain, crystals may be laid directly on the part of the body that is affected.
Spiritual Healing...
...is not medicine but assists you on your path to better health and wellbeing. The
information that has been provided is not medical in nature and should not replace any medical treatment. Consult your doctor or other health care practitioners regarding health issues. |
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Mentally...
Smokey Quartz encourages us to have realistic and pragmatic considerations. It encourages concentration by dissolving contradictions and helps to separate feelings and thoughts.
Physically...
Smokey Quartz has a pain relieving effect. It has been shown to be helpful with back problems and women's cramps. It fortifies the nerves and has been found to be a great asset in easing the effects of radiation therapies and the damage caused by it.
Corresponding Chakra...
Brown or Black: Grounding, 1st or Base Chakra. Creates acceptance of the body and earth planes. Stabilizes and enhances feelings of security and safety. Promotes walking softly upon the Earth Mother and encourages our earth awareness and responsibility. Helps to accept one's place on the planet and heals fear, depression, addictions and obsessions.
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