Smoky Rock Crystal

The Rock crystal Smoked

Rock crystal belongs to the large quartz family microcrystalline. This smoky color, with all shades of brown to black, is due to the natural irradiation of aluminum salts it contains. In fact, this color is caused by the presence of radioactivity in the natural environment where the mineral evolved.

This rock crystal is a silicon dioxide and comes from magmatic formation. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. It is often translucent, rarely opaque with a sheen glassy.

The etymology of the The name crystal comes from the ancient Greek "krystallos" meaning ice, used by the Theophrastus around 325 / 300 BC. He indicates that, at the time, it was thought that the rock crystal was solidified ice by the gods. The Greeks attributed crystal to Mother Goddess Gaia, maternal ancestor of the divine races.

Histories and legends

There are very few stories and not legends about the smoky rock crystal, also known as quartz smoked.

By contrast, in the 12th century century, rock crystal glasses were produced in China. have been used to make the first sunglasses. In fact, their objective was not to protect the eyes from the sun but to hide them. At the time, these glasses were intended for Chinese judges, who were were not to reveal their emotions and have a totally impassive. During trials, for example, judges seemed totally impartial.

At the same time, in Tibet, smoky rock crystal glasses have been used for eye protection against reverberation of rays on snow.

In the 16th century and beyond In the 17th century, smoky quartz and smoked rock was widely used in Scotland's the manufacture of brooches and daggers. Visit brooches were used to decorate kilts and daggers to match. Visit Highlanders used to wear daggers traditionally inside the sock, leaving the handle, in the same material as the brooch. In Braemar Castle, located to the north of Scotland, lies a huge rock crystal smoked weighing over 23 kg.

Later, in the 19th century century, clairvoyants replaced their ball and chain transparent rock crystal with balls of smoky rock crystal. They thought the the smoky appearance of the rock crystal made it possible to conceal the oracles revealed to the uninitiated by their divining ball.

Nowadays, the smoked rock crystal is used by jewellers in the manufacture of their jewelry and sometimes in the sculpture of ornamental objects. The most intense, well-balanced smoky colors with no inclusions, are the most popular appreciated. It's worth noting that the beauty smoked rock crystal is particularly in the sunlight.

Rock crystal deposits smoked

The main deposits are located in the Brazil, the United States, Madagascar, etc.

Green benefits smoked rock crystal in lithotherapy

Benefits for the skin psychic level

Rock crystal is perfect for people on whom the white transparent rock crystal causes a too powerful. This mineral generates lucidity and calms the strong emotions that can interfere with decision-making. It also improves concentration.

This rock crystal negative thoughts and states of mind. intense sadness. It helps to overcome fears and anxieties. It allows you to go from and restore self-confidence. By It also develops openness towards others, reinforces compassion and listening skills. It gives you the strength to deal with obstacles of life.

This stone is a anchoring stone. It facilitates connection to and true values. It allows better connection between body and mind and soothing. This serenity removes doubts, dispels contradictions and increases harmony. It tempers people with overly enthusiastic characters. ponder.

Rock crystal can stabilize mood and encourage reflection. This can lead to a awareness and refocusing energies on more reasonable, more accessible targets. This will avoid disillusionment and failure. In fact, it provides stability organization.

Benefits for the skin physical plan

Rock crystal protects against external pollutants.

This rock crystal brings energy, enthusiasm and a sense of well-being. and dispels negative thoughts. It gives the urge to take action and chase the dark thoughts. It provides vitality and gets some people moving again or sports.

In addition, wearing a smoky rock crystal promotes good how the sacral chakra works.

Rock crystal smoke and signs astrological

Rock crystal qualities and benefits of smoked virtues acting on all the natives of the zodiac. However, its action is still increased in the following signs:

Aries symbolizing action, dynamism and leadership. This sign represents authority, ardor, passion and enthusiasm. Overflowing with energy, he often charges ahead impulse. He is very stubborn and extremely difficult, if not impossible, to change his mind. He has ambition and is always on the lookout first. He was born to succeed in whatever he did. undertakes. He will do everything in his power to his goals, and if he fails, he will be get up and do it again. Wearing a crystal allows him to better manage his exchanges with others and to demonstrate greater compassion. Indeed, he tends to say what and is able to say what he thinks. hurtful. In love, this sign is full of of ardor, ardor and passion. He quickly gets carried away and thinks he sees the great love everywhere. He'll settle down over the years, but it will always need to be stimulated ;
Scorpion symbol of death, sexual desire, passion and transformation. This sign represents instinct, mystery and magic. He can be tyrannical, sadistic and violent. Wearing a smoky rock crystal brings her serenity and calm his ardor. With a jealousy, he finds it very difficult to make trust in others. This sign is of great loyalty, but be careful not to betray it, because he's unforgiving. He is sorely lacking in tolerance. Determined and determined, he knows be very stubborn, and don't forget doesn't stop until it reaches its goal. Visit is full of passion, savagery and a sense of humour. can be very jealous. He seeks to merge with its partner and has the reputation to be an incredible lover. In time, he becomes peaceful and an extraordinary spouse ;
Balance symbolizing balance, harmony and justice and harmony. This sign represents peace, contracts and unions. It makes elegance and good taste. It is and very sociable. He hates solitude, as he is constantly on the move. need to be admired, surrounded and loved. The harbor of a smoky rock crystal provides self-confidence. But this sign still needs to please. He abhors the vulgar and the dirty. He is known for its indecisiveness, as it finds it difficult to siding with one cause over another. This sign can't be influenced in the slightest and hates conflict. He is always elegance and refinement. Visit love, he's a romantic and a sentimentality. This sign seeks to marry very early on, because he absolutely cannot live alone. He needs to feel admiration and respect. desire in her partner.

The crystal and the chakra racine

Smoked rock crystal reinforces qualities of the root chakra. This chakra is located at the base of the spinal column and is facing downwards. Smoky rock crystal keeps the root chakra in harmony, which provides a sense of well-being and beautiful physical vitality.

Interview, rock crystal purification and recharging smoked

When buying a rock crystal smoked, it is necessary to purify and clean it. recharge. In fact, we don't know what since its extraction. He has perhaps been in contact with energies and has lost part of its efficiency.

The following operations are to be performed at the at least every two weeks. Dip your rock crystal smoked in spring water for 2 or 3 hours. Dry your stone gently with a soft cloth. You can also purify it with incense or in a Tibetan bowl.

Recharge your stone in the sun for 2 to 3 minutes. hours or place it on an amethyst druse or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.

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