Smoky Quartz

Color: Brown, Black, Transluscent Composition: SiO2 Hardness: 7 Main Chakras: Root Energy: Change, Potential, Beginnings Personality: Strong, Quiet, Creative Qualities: Grounding, Protecting, Quieting

Spiritual and Healing Properties of Amethyst:

               Amethyst is often used as a purifying crystal to ward off negative energies and protect from environmental stress.  With its deep purple color and high vibrational frequency, amethyst crystals resonate with the crown chakra.Used in meditation at the crown chakra, amethyst crystals expand spiritual and concious awareness, teleporting the meditator to a deep level of wisdom.  Worn or carried to help calm mental stress, amethyst crystals calm the nervous system and the brain, easing headaches.  Placed under the pillow at night, amethyst improves sleep quality and clarifies dreams.