Smokey Quartz is a Silicon Dioxide material found in many parts of the world. Its colour ranges from the palest of greys to deep, charcoal blacks and every shade of grey in between. It is sometimes found with a pale yellowish tint.

To develop a deeper, richer colour, Smokey Quartz can be naturally enhanced using ionising radiation. It must bathe at 50 degree Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) for a long period of time.

In nature, it sometimes forms in combination with other minerals such as Citrine or Amethyst.

Due to its commonality, this type of Quartz is easy to obtain and, therefore, quite affordable. 

Smokey Quartz is the National Gem of Scotland, adopted many centuries ago as a sacred stone by the Celts and Druids.

Its earthy colour symbolised the power of Earth Gods and Goddesses, and was often associated with Hecate (Goddess of the Occult and the Dark Moon).

It has been used widely since Ancient times as it is easy to cut and shape. The Egyptians and Romans used Smokey Quartz in their jewellery.

As it is believed to protect the holder against bad luck it often was, and still is, used in the making of crucifixes. Similarly, this form of Quartz was once worn or carried by soldiers in battle.

In Feng Shui, Smokey Quartz is associated with the Wood element – the energy of growth, new beginnings, nourishment and health.

Smokey Quartz is a powerful stone to use in crystal healing layouts to activate the Base/Root Chakra and is related to the Hermit card in the Tarot, representing inner workings and spiritual clarity. It helps us to protect and ground our energy whilst bringing in clarity and positivity. Connected to both the Crown and Base Chakra, it assists with the balancing of Yin and Yang energy as well as within the ethereal body, pushing that gentle grounding energy from the Earth up through all the other Chakras – stabilising and bringing peace as it softens negative energy.

The Base Chakra is your 1st Chakra, associated with the Earth and located at the base of your spine. It controls the energy for kinesthetic feeling and moving and helps you to feel rooted in the physical plane whilst you tap into your spiritual energy. Smokey Quartz's energy is uplifting and brings about a sense of clarity, removing any lingering negative energy.