Smoky quartz

In earlier times, this stone was called rauchtopaz. And today it is known to the whole world as smoky quartz.

Most often rauchtopaz occurs in the following color shades: golden gray, brown, dark purple and black. And all minerals have a transparent texture. Usually the color saturation of the stone is strengthened from the base to the top. Until now, scientists have not been able to determine the cause of the appearance of a particular color of the mineral. They believe that the color of the stone depends on the degree of its irradiation. After all, natural quartz is in granites, where a small amount of radiation is constantly present. However, a huge amount of minerals used in jewelry is irradiated artificially in order to obtain a smoky shade.

Deposits of this stone are known in Spain, Brazil, USA, Namibia, Madagascar, Germany, Russia and Japan. This kind of quartz in nature occurs in the form of crystals (translucent or transparent). Forming magnificent druses and splices, they can reach very large sizes (up to one meter). Scientists-geologists have found crystals of smoky quartz, weighing more than two tons. This mineral is formed by the hydrothermal method under the influence of high pressure with the participation of aqueous hot solutions.

In its structure, smoky quartz resembles rock crystal, amethyst and citrine. It has long been noted that this stone has such a property as pleochroism, which allows it to change its color from greenish to violet. When exposed to high temperatures (more than 300 degrees), rauchtopaz may lose its unique smoky shade.

For more than a decade, the mineral has been used for jewelry purposes. From it, figures are made, which are then inserted into pendants, rings or cufflinks. Smoky quartz is a relatively inexpensive and affordable gem. Surprisingly beautiful crystals of the mineral are also used as decorations for expositions in mineralogical museums.

Properties of quartz

The stone has a truly amazing healing and magical qualities. Since ancient times people have believed that rauchtopaz is able to save a person from various mental illnesses: depression, predisposition to suicide, obsessions. It is believed that smoky quartz can save you from addiction, alcoholism and tobacco dependence. This stone has the ability to heal diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the gastrointestinal tract, in addition, it restores potency in men.

Rauchtopaz is a powerful energy stone, which is often used in their rites of black magicians and psychics. It is believed that this mineral is able to attract the forces of evil and the souls of dead people. With its help, one can predict the future and conduct meditation sessions.

If rauchtopaz is used exclusively for good purposes, then it can have a positive effect on its owner. It is believed that this stone can make a person stronger and more confident, helps overcome various difficulties and obstacles encountered in life, gives energy, happiness, joy. In addition, the mineral has a unique ability to remove toxins and toxins from the body. And this is by no means all the properties that quartz possesses.

The mineral has been used since ancient times as amulets and talismans. It is believed that rauchtopaz can endow his master with age-old wisdom, rid himself of anger, envy and bad thoughts, and strengthen natural inclinations.

Who is this stone for?

Jewelry with quartz will not benefit all the signs of the zodiac. The positive impact of this stone can only affect Libra and Scorpions. All other signs of the zodiac are recommended to wear it only for medicinal purposes. Cancers this stone is completely contraindicated.