Smoky Quartz

Collection: Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is a brown-to-black variety of quartz prized for grounding scattered energy, shielding against negativity, and dissolving everyday stress so hard days feel steadier underfoot.

Key traits

Grounds scattered energyShields against negativityEases everyday stressSupports letting goSteadies difficult moments

Chakra

🪨1Root

Zodiac

Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn

Element

🌍Earth

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Also known as
Smokey Quartz, Cairngorm, Morion, Brown Quartz, Grey Quartz

Care
Non-toxic and safe to handle; hardness 7 makes it durable for everyday wear. Generally water-safe for brief cleansing, but prolonged direct sunlight can fade its color. Choose naturally formed stones over heavily irradiated, fully opaque material.

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Meaning, properties, history and care, in full.

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Guide last updated August 2, 2026