Crystal

Smoky Quartz

Dhumra Sphatik / Smoky Quartz

Irradiated SiO₂ — Trigonal, Mohs 7

supportive

Essence

Gently releases accumulated tension while anchoring scattered energy to earth. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Saturn (Shani)'s influence, aligns scattered energy to earth, supports the capacity to release tension without suppression. Reach for it when navigating grounding, anxiety, protection.

Anchors

Planetary rulerSaturn(Shani)
Primary chakraRoot(Muladhara)
Indications
groundinganxietyprotection
ChemistrySiO₂ (Al-substituted, irradiation-darkened) · Trigonal · Mohs 7

Sourcing

Brazil, Swiss Alps (Morion variety), USA. Avoid irradiated clear quartz sold as smoky — genuine smoky quartz has natural, uneven colour distribution. Morion (nearly black) is the darkest natural variety.

Classical lineage

Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.

Ritual of care

CleansingMoonlight

Lunar light resets the stone's receptive quality without the intensity of direct solar charging

ChargingMoonlight
Wear daySaturday

Saturday is Shani's day — Saturn's discipline and endurance are most focused

Metal pairingIron or Panchdhatu

Pairs with