Smoky quartz: water, sunlight and care
Yes. Smoky quartz is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth. Smoky quartz can fade in sunlight, so keep it out of direct sun.
Smoky quartz at a glance
| What it is | Naturally irradiated quartz |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 of 10 |
| Water | Safe in water. |
| Sunlight | Fades with UV light and heat. |
| Good to know | Its colour can be brought back by irradiation. |
How to care for Smoky quartz
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Running water: Rinse briefly under running water and dry with a soft cloth.
- Smoky quartz can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Smoky quartz in tradition
In crystal tradition, Smoky quartz is associated with the root chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Smoky quartz safe in water?
Yes. Smoky quartz is safe in water, so a brief rinse under running water is fine. Dry it with a soft cloth.
Can Smoky quartz go in the sun?
Smoky quartz can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.
How hard is Smoky quartz?
Smoky quartz is 7 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
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