BLACK QUARTZ
All quartz crystals are regarded as powerful light stones able to channel the highest energies. Black quartz fuses that celestial power with an earthier, more primal protective essence. Where clear quartz is used to communicate with the sky spirits, black quartz has an additional link to the Earth gods and goddesses. The result is a gem of immense strength and stability.
Black quartz begins as clear quartz formed under heat and pressure usually within granite. With the addition of aluminum ions, over time, the granite host releases a natural form of energy that changes the atomic structure of the quartz. As a result, black quartz crystals form in a range from storm cloud gray to an almost opaque black.
Said to be a stone of protection, black quartz supports the feeling of fearlessness and helps push away negative thoughts.