Quartz, the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust after feldspar, is an igneous rock made of oxygen and silicon atoms. It crystallizes around magma or hydrothermal vents and can be found in various forms, such as points, masses, grains, prisms, and threads. First recorded in 300 B.C. by Theophrastus, it was originally named kristallos, derived from the Greek word for ice, reflecting the ancient belief that Quartz was formed in ice. The modern name, "Quartz Crystal," comes from the German word quartz, meaning "hard," and the Ancient Greek word kruos, meaning "icy cold."

Quartz’s variety is vast, with impurities and inclusions creating diverse forms such as Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Tiger's Eye, Aventurine, Citrine, Rutilated Quartz, Chalcedony, and Prase, among others.

In metaphysical practices, Smoky Quartz is known for grounding the user with Earth's energies and is associated with the Root and Solar Plexus Chakras. It is used to absorb and transmute negative energy, helping to integrate higher spiritual messages into the lower chakras and anchor expanded consciousness into the physical body.

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