Smoky Amethyst Elestial Quartz Crystal

USD $185.00

SKU: E363


This Smoky Amethyst Quartz Crystal has fantastic elestial form and definition and has a wonderful mixture of both Smoky and Amethyst Colors. The Amethyst colors are best viewed shining a light through the crystal. The removable base featuring New Zealand Paua shell comes with the crystal! This specimen is in excellent condition. Check out the video just above for the best view of this awesome specimen!

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Specimen Details
Weight (without base) 19.3 oz’s – 547 g
Dimensions (without base) 4.33″ x 4.1″ long/wide (11 x 10.4 cm’s)
Country of Origin Brazil

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Amethyst Origins & Background

Amethyst has been valued across cultures for thousands of years for its rich violet coloration and its association with clarity, balance, and composure. The name Amethyst originates from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated,” reflecting an ancient belief that the stone helped maintain clear thinking and moderation.

Historically, Amethyst was considered a stone of royalty and spiritual authority. It adorned crowns, rings, and ceremonial objects in Ancient Greece and Rome and later throughout medieval Europe. Its purple color was rare and strongly associated with wisdom, restraint, and elevated status.

Significant Amethyst deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, and Russia. Each locality produces crystals with distinctive growth habits, color zoning, and internal features, making provenance an important consideration for collectors and natural crystal enthusiasts.

Amethyst’s coloration develops through trace amounts of iron within the Quartz lattice combined with natural irradiation and geological heating over extended time periods. This process often creates layered growth zones that contribute to the depth and visual complexity seen in higher-quality specimens.

Some Amethyst crystals display structural growth features such as internal windows, phantoms, record keepers, and time-link faces. These are physical indicators of crystal formation traits and are valued for both the insight they provide into natural growth processes and to possible Metaphysical propoties.

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Amethyst Geological Information

Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide – SiO₂) that typically forms within cavities, veins, and geodes in igneous and metamorphic rock environments. Crystals usually grow as hexagonal prisms with pointed terminations.

The purple coloration results from trace iron incorporated into the Quartz structure combined with natural irradiation from surrounding rock. Subsequent geological heating stabilizes these color centers, producing hues that range from pale lavender to deep royal purple.

Amethyst commonly forms in volcanic environments, particularly within gas cavities of cooling basalt flows. Over millions of years, silica-rich fluids crystallize slowly, allowing layered growth and the development of internal zoning and structural features.

Common Geological Occurrences

  • Volcanic basalt cavities and geodes
  • Hydrothermal Quartz veins
  • Metamorphic rock environments

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Amethyst variety)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Fracture Conchoidal
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Amethyst Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Sunlight & Heat:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time. For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided.

✋ Handling:
Amethyst is relatively durable, but sharp impacts can chip crystal points or edges. Handle specimens gently, especially clusters and terminated points.

🧼 Cleaning:
Clean Amethyst using lukewarm water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive tools, which may damage crystal surfaces.

📦 Storage & Display:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or high heat may cause some Amethyst specimens to fade over time.
For long-term preservation, extended placement in direct sunlight is best avoided. Indirect light or filtered natural light is ideal for display. This preserves color while still allowing the crystal’s natural beauty to be appreciated.

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Amethyst Metaphysical Properties

Amethyst is widely regarded as a stone of calm awareness, balance, and mental clarity. It is commonly associated with easing overactive thoughts, reducing stress, and supporting a centered and reflective state of mind.

Many people work with Amethyst to support restful sleep and enhanced dream states. When placed near the bed or under a pillow, it is believed to help quiet mental activity, reduce restlessness, and encourage deeper, more restorative sleep. Amethyst is also frequently associated with improved dream recall and meaningful dreaming.

Amethyst is often used in meditation and relaxation practices, where its steady,  energy supports mindfulness, gentle introspection, and emotional equilibrium. It is frequently chosen by those seeking clarity without mental over stimulation.

Creatively – Amethyst is associated with imagination, visualization, and inspired thought. Artists, writers, and problem-solvers often keep Amethyst nearby to encourage creative flow while maintaining focus and balance.

Energetically, Amethyst is commonly linked with the upper chakras, particularly the third eye and crown. It is generally described as harmonizing and stabilizing.

Amethyst Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Amethyst is often paired with
Clear Quartz,
Rose Quartz,
Smoky Quartz,
and
Citrine.

Amethyst and Citrine can also occur together naturally as Ametrine, a bi-colored Quartz variety formed through complex growth conditions and differential heating during crystal formation.

Amethyst Cleansing & Charging — Safe Methods First

⚠️ Important: “Energetic cleansing” practices should never damage the crystal. If a method risks etching, dissolving, rusting, or staining the mineral, choose a dry alternative instead.

Avoid water or salt water unless you are 100% sure it’s safe.
In this case, Amethyst is water-safe.
However, some stones can be porous, soft, or water-soluble (for example, selenite/gypsum).
Water or salt can cause pocking, dulling, cracking, or surface breakdown.

Generally safer cleansing options (crystal-friendly):

  • Smoke / smudging: pass through incense, sage, palo santo smoke (avoid heavy soot on delicate surfaces).
  • Sound: singing bowl, bell, tuning fork, ting-sha.
  • Moonlight: a gentle overnight method (avoid dew on water-sensitive stones).
  • Intention / visualization: breathwork, meditation, prayer, Reiki—no physical contact required.
  • Dry cleansing: brown rice (keep crystals dry and brush off dust after).
  • Selenite plate / wand: a popular “dry” option for those who use it (no water involved).

If you’re unsure: choose sound or intention—they’re the lowest-risk methods for the physical mineral.

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Smoky Quartz Origins & Background

Smoky Quartz is one of the most practical, grounding, and widely used Quartz varieties and is often considered a default crystal in healing layouts. Its naturally smoky coloration ranges from light translucent brown through to deep smoky grey and near-black tones.

Smoky Quartz forms when Clear Quartz is exposed to natural radiation within the Earth over long periods, causing aluminum impurities in the crystal lattice to change the way light is absorbed. This process is entirely natural and produces a grounding, stabilizing crystal with remarkable resilience.

Morion Crystals are a very dark to opaque, nearly black variety of smoky quartz, a brownish-to-black form of quartz crystal colored by natural radiation – it must still be translucent to be termed a “Morion”.

Smoky Quartz may occur as single points, clusters (rare), Elestial formations, Phantoms, and on very rare occasions Cathedral formations. It can also combine naturally with other Quartz varieties such as Amethyst and Citrine, creating powerful hybrid crystals.

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Smoky Quartz Geological Information

Smoky Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. Its coloration is caused by natural ionizing radiation acting on trace aluminum within the crystal structure.

True Smoky Quartz remains at least partially translucent. Completely opaque specimens are extremely rare and should be treated with caution, as much material on the market is artificially heat-treated Clear Quartz.

Common Geological Forms

  • Single terminated points
  • Elestial and skeletal forms
  • Phantom inclusions
  • Rare clusters and Cathedral formations

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Smoky variety)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous
Transparency Translucent to transparent
Defining Feature Natural radiation-induced coloration

Important Trade Note

A significant amount of Smoky Quartz on the market is artificially heated Clear Quartz. Majestic Quartz goes to great lengths to only natural Smoky Quartz.

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Smoky Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Smoky Quartz is durable and well suited for frequent handling and healing work.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if inclusions or fractures are present. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Prolonged intense sunlight may gradually fade color in some specimens.

📦 Storage & Display:
Smoky Quartz performs best when actively used rather than stored away. Ideal for daily grounding and protection.

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Smoky Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Smoky Quartz is one of the most important grounding and protective crystals available. It stabilizes energy, transforms negativity, and helps anchor higher frequencies into practical reality.

Grounding, Protection & Perspective

Smoky Quartz grounds scattered energy and transforms negative or chaotic influences into usable, balanced energy. It is especially effective during times of stress, emotional overload, or energetic overwhelm.

As one observer aptly noted, Smoky Quartz is excellent for humans—because we are often quite murky ourselves.

Emotional Regulation & Stress Support

Smoky Quartz helps rein in wayward emotions, restore perspective, and maintain composure under pressure. It supports calm decision-making and emotional resilience.

Physical Support & Detoxification

Used in elixir form , Smoky Quartz is traditionally associated with:

  • Purging toxicity from major organs
  • Supporting the immune system
  • Counteracting radiation-induced imbalance

Advanced Forms & Their Uses

  • Smoky Phantom Quartz: Exceptional for breaking old patterns and long-standing blockages.
  • Smoky Elestials: Deep detoxification and structural emotional work.
  • Smoky + Amethyst: Combines grounding with spiritual clarity.
  • Smoky + Citrine: Grounds manifestation energy.
  • Bi-colored Smoky & White Quartz: Balances yin and yang dynamics.
  • Tri-color Smoky / White / Citrine Elestials: Rare, powerful manifestation crystals.
  • Morion Smoky:  This variant is considered a more intense and powerful version of regular smoky quartz, specifically for deep spiritual work, powerful shielding, and trauma healing. It is essentially the same stone, but its rare, naturally irradiated, opaque black color is believed to amplify its natural properties. 

Practical Ways to Work With Smoky Quartz

  • Default Layout Anchor:
    Place Smoky Quartz at the feet or root position during any crystal body layout to ground the entire system.
  • Stress Hold:
    Hold Smoky Quartz in the dominant hand during stressful situations to maintain perspective and calm.
  • Grounding Companion:
    Carry Smoky Quartz when working with high-vibration or destabilizing crystals such as Moldavite.
  • Emotion Reset:
    Sit with Smoky Quartz at the base of the spine and breathe slowly, allowing excess emotional energy to drain downward.

Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Smoky Quartz works exceptionally well with
Rose Quartz
for emotional healing,
Amethyst
for clarity,
Citrine
for grounded manifestation,
and
Black Tourmaline
for enhanced protection.

Smoky Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Keep It Working

⚠️ Important:
Smoky Quartz absorbs and transforms energy continuously and benefits from regular clearing.

Recommended methods:

  • Earth contact: grounding reset.
  • Water: brief rinse.
  • Sound: bowls or bells.

Summary

Smoky Quartz is a foundational crystal for grounding, protection, and emotional stability. Joyful, practical, and deeply supportive, it anchors higher energies into real-world application—making it indispensable for both beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

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Elestial Quartz Origins & Background

Elestial Quartz—sometimes referred to as Elestial Crystals—are among the most complex and information-rich Quartz formations known. While Elestials have been found in several countries including India, Australia, Africa, and the United States, the most significant and consistent source is Brazil, specifically the state of Minas Gerais.

Minas Gerais is an immense and intricate mining region, consisting of thousands of small, often hand-worked mines spread across a wide area. Within this region, true Elestial Quartz originates from a remarkably localized source—essentially a single large hill. Elestials occur in small to medium-sized pockets, and each pocket produces crystals with unmistakable family traits.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Elestial Quartz is that even when two pockets are found only feet apart, the crystals from each pocket will often display distinctly different growth signatures, surface features, and internal character. This phenomenon highlights the extraordinary adaptability of Elestial Quartz as it responds to subtle variations in geological and energetic conditions during formation.

This extreme variability is a defining hallmark of Elestials and contributes greatly to their reputation as crystals of adaptability, integration, and multidimensional awareness.

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Elestial Quartz Geological Information

Elestial Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. What distinguishes Elestials is not chemistry, but an exceptionally complex growth process involving repeated phases of expansion, contraction, dissolution, and regrowth.

Elestial crystals commonly exhibit:

  • Skeletal or layered growth (onion-like structure)
  • Deep etching and terracing
  • Multiple terminations and recessed faces
  • Internal veils, windows, and cavities

Many Elestials grow in skeletal form, meaning the crystal develops in layers rather than completing each growth phase uniformly. In some specimens, outer layers fully enclose earlier stages, allowing the observer to gaze through successive layers from the outside inward. In others, the layers remain incomplete, creating stepped surfaces that can be both seen and felt.

Some Elestial Quartz crystals also contain moving water bubbles, known as Enhydro Crystals. These trapped ancient fluids are geological records of the environment at the time of formation.

Etching is common, though not universal, in Elestial Quartz. These etched patterns often resemble complex symbols or glyph-like markings created by selective dissolution during growth pauses.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Elestial formation)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous to matte (etched areas)
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Common Features Skeletal growth, etching, internal chambers
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Elestial Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Elestial Quartz often features deep etching, layered growth, and delicate recesses. Handle gently and avoid impacts, especially on stepped or skeletal areas.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking, ultrasonic cleaners, or chemical agents, which may lodge in etched surfaces. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Light-stable under normal conditions. Specimens with enhydros should be protected from extreme temperature changes.

📦 Storage & Display:
Display securely where airflow and vibration are minimal. Store padded and separate from other crystals to protect intricate surfaces.

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Elestial Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Elestial Quartz is traditionally regarded as one of the most advanced and demanding Master Healer crystals. Its work is rarely subtle. Elestials operate across many layers of awareness simultaneously and are often associated with accelerated growth, deep integration, and profound life change.

The name Elestial is commonly translated as “Crystal of the Angels”, reflecting its strong association with the Angelic realm and higher-order guidance. These crystals are often described as conduits between dimensions, assisting in the integration of new awareness, insight, and symbolic “light codes.”

Adaptation, Integration & Life Change

Elestials are strongly associated with adaptability. Their wildly varied growth forms—sometimes emerging inches apart yet entirely different—symbolize an ability to tune into subtle environmental shifts and evolve accordingly.

For this reason, Elestial Quartz is traditionally used by those undergoing major life transitions. It supports adaptation to new information, new perspectives, and new phases of existence.

Important note: Elestial Quartz is not recommended for those seeking comfort or stasis. Working with Elestials often brings an abundance of lessons, change, and accelerated inner work.

Practical Exercise — Layered Self-Exploration

A traditional way to work with skeletal or layered Elestial Quartz:

  • Sit in a quiet space and hold the Elestial comfortably.
  • Visually trace the layers of the crystal with your eyes.
  • Allow awareness to move inward, layer by layer.
  • Notice any insights, memories, or realizations that arise.
  • Do not force interpretation—allow understanding to unfold naturally.

This exercise mirrors the crystal’s own layered growth and is often used for deep personal insight and healing of hidden or long-standing conditions.

Etching, Touch & “Reading” the Crystal

Elestial etching is often described as resembling a cosmic or symbolic language. By stilling the mind and gently running fingertips across etched surfaces, many practitioners report intuitive impressions or spontaneous hand movement—similar to reading Braille.

Practical Exercise — Tactile Intuition

  • Rub your hands together briefly to activate sensation.
  • Close your eyes and slowly trace the etched surfaces.
  • Allow hands to move naturally without directing them.
  • Remain open and expectation-free.
  • Drink water afterward to support grounding and integration.

Body Layouts, Detox & Elixirs (Traditional)

In traditional practice, Elestial Quartz used in body layouts is believed to support deep cleansing, symbolically purging stagnation from major organs and energetic centers. Hydration is emphasized to support integration.

Elestials are also considered exceptionally powerful elixir stones by experienced practitioners. Care, intention, and grounding are essential when working in this way.

Angelic Connection & Beyond Words

Many people find that Elestials quickly transcend intellectual description. Experiences with these crystals often move beyond language into direct knowing. A common teaching with Elestials is that the first step is to discard the rulebook and meet the crystal without expectation.

Elestial Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Elestial Quartz pairs best with stones that support grounding and integration.

It works well alongside
Smoky Quartz
for grounding,
Clear Quartz
to amplify clarity,
Selenite
for refinement,
and
Hematite
to anchor insights into the physical world.

Elestial Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Respect & Integration

⚠️ Important:
Elestial Quartz works deeply and continuously. Over-cleansing is unnecessary.

Water safety:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid soaking, especially for enhydro specimens.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Moonlight: gentle overnight exposure.
  • Sound: low, sustained tones.
  • Selenite plate: dry-cleansing support.
  • Integration rest: allow time between sessions.

Guidance:
With Elestials, less is often more. Allow space for changes to integrate naturally.

Summary

Elestial Quartz is a crystal of profound depth, adaptability, and transformation. Complex in form and limitless in application, it supports layered healing, intuitive exploration, and angelic connection—often transcending words entirely.

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