SMOKY QUARTZ - PHYSICAL & METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

The smoky quartz colors range from tan, brown to light gray and make it rare in the mineral world, where only a few others take on brown or black color. It occurs as Cairngorm, from the mountains in Scotland, Morion, one of the dark black varieties, and Coon Tail Quartz, which forms bands of gray and black. Scientist debate the source of the color, but some believe it comes from exposure to radiation. Others attribute the color to traces of Aluminum. It is sometimes misleadingly sold as Smoky Topaz. If the sample contains ritulations, it is called Smoky Sagenite. In the world of spiritual healing, this stone treats problems associated with the area of the lower torso including, the sexual organs, kidneys, abdomen, pancreas, where healers use it to treat everything from STDs to kidney disease, menstrual cramps and fertility. Further uses include strengthening the adrenal glands and regulating bodily fluids.