Smokey Quartz ranges in colour from light brown to deep almost black shades of brown. It can be transparent or translucent, and often has a smoky or hazy appearance, which gives it its name. Smokey Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide, the same chemical composition as other varieties of quartz. its brown colour comes by natural irradiation of the crystal during its formation. Smokey Quartz is known to ground and protect, it is believed to help absorb and transmute negative energies, promote emotional stability and provide a sense of calmness and balance. This crystal is associated with the cleansing and purifying energies, helping to release negative energies, stress and anxieties. Smokey quartz is the perfect stone for those seeking stability, protection and a sense of rootedness. Also, those who are recovering from addiction could benefit from smokey quartz due to its metaphysical use for detoxification and promoting overall vitality and wellbeing.