Structure

Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, translucent variety of quartz that ranges in clarity from almost complete transparency to an almost-opaque brownish-gray or black crystal. Like other quartz gems, it is a silicon dioxide crystal. The smoky colour results from free silicon formed from the silicon dioxide by natural irradiation.

Morion is a very dark brown to black opaque variety. Morion is the German, Danish, Spanish and Polish synonym for smoky quartz. The name is from a misreading of mormorion in Pliny the Elder. It has a density of 5.4.

Cairngorm is a variety of smoky quartz found in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. It usually has a smoky yellow-brown colour, though some specimens are greyish-brown. It is used in Scottish jewellery and as a decoration on kilt pins and the handles of sgianan-dubha (anglicised: sgian-dubhs or skean dhu). The largest known cairngorm crystal is a 23.6 kg (52 lb) specimen kept at Braemar Castle.

Smoky quartz is common and was not historically important, but in recent times it has become a popular gemstone, especially for jewellery.

Sunglasses, in the form of flat panes of smoky quartz, were used in China in the 12th century. [en.wikipedia.org]

Reported Benefits

• Smoky quartz is a powerful grounding stone.
• It aids one emotionally and helps put one in a better mental state.
• This stone helps quell negativity and cleanse the soul.
• It promotes calmness and centering to the holder of this precious stone.
• This citrine provides as a great assistant to relieve depression; known as the 'stone of serenity'.
• It provides one with a stronger sense of cooperation and working with others.
• Helps one feel more structured and gives one a clearer view of their needs and wants.
• This stone helps ward off anxiety and is a perfect stone to hold to aid in panic attacks.
• It is a great stone for detoxification on many different levels as it filters out bad energy and negative moods.
• Gives one a clearer view of organization and rational thought processes.

LORE

• This stone is the embodiment of the Root (Base) Chakra and Mother Earth.
• Ancient cultures used it in tribal functions and shamanistic practices.
• It has been believed that it protects one from emotional stress and transforms negative energy into neutral energy.
• This stone is believed to help the liver and kidneys with their detoxifying abilities.
• It has been known to provide the owner with survival instincts.
• The possessor of this stone benefits from it's protecting powers and it's ability to ground the physical and spiritual aspects of oneself.
• According to folklore, this stone helps wishes come true.
• Smoky quartz is known to bring prosperity, abundance, and good luck.
• Is a perfect stone for metaphysical work especially spiritual healing and clairvoyance. 
• This crystal is used to achieve deep states of meditation and contacting the worlds of the higher realms.
• It absorbs negativity associated with electronics and power generators.
• It embodies wood energy thus ushers in expansion and growth.
• This stone has been used to help one achieve communication with their guardian angel.

Historical Figures Who Used Smoky Citrine

• Queen Victoria.
• Dr. John Dee.
• Sir Edward Kelley.
• Gaia, Greek Earth Mother Goddess.
• Pliny the Elder.
• King James IV.
• Alexander VI.
• Hecate, Thracian Goddess of Wisdom.
• J.S. Dana.
• Crom Dubh, God of the Harvest.