Smoky Quartz 

Smoky Quartz is almost a default crystal in any crystal layout. It is grounding, protective and can transform negative energy into positive energy. As one friend put it to me, Smoky Quartz is good for humans, because we are currently quite murky beings ourselves!

 It can also be found in Elestial form and on rare occasions, Cathedral formation. Smoky Quartz clusters can be found, but are really quite rare. Sometimes Smoky combines with Amethyst, which gives you the benefits of both, as well as creating their own unique energy combined. Phantom crystals in Smoky are very powerful in breaking old patterns and blockages.

 As an elixir it can have great effect against radiation type illnesses. It purges toxicity from the major bodily organs. It is very good for reigning in wayward emotions and helps one put things into perspective. It helps keep us grounded while under great stress. Smoky also is a great boost to the bodies’ immune system.

 Smoky quartz works very well in conjunction with Rose Quartz, Amethyst and Citrine. In some cases you can get BI colored crystals such as Smoky and white Quartz, this has a balancing effect in all yin and yang issues. There is also a tri-color Elestial family that has Smoky/white and Citrine Quartz. These are very powerful manifestation crystals and are unfortunately getting hard to find now.

 It is a very joyful crystal. It is helpful to hold if you have other crystals that UN-ground you such as Moldavite.