Smoky Quartz is found in various places in the world, but particularly famous are the Cairngorm and Morion varieties, found in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. This crystal has been prized by the Scots for centuries, it is their national gem and the ancient Druids used it as a sacred crystal that represented the power of their Earth gods. The Scots would use the gem to adorn their daggers, or sgian dhub, and would hide these in their armpits, even when visiting friends.

Smokey Quartz is a strong grounding crystal that can help dissolve pain and alleviate grief. It promotes calmness and relieves stress and anxiety while increasing practicality, survival instincts, and the ability to move forward in life. This crystal also helps neutralize depression and detoxifies the mind, aiding in alleviating suicidal thoughts. Smokey Quartz aids concentration and communication, dispels nightmares, and helps manifest dreams. It enhances male energy and combats addictions, such as habitually spending too much and it can offer strong protection against bad luck.