Stone of Power. one of the most efficient crystals for grounding and cleansing. Hold Smoky Quartz to relieve tension and stress, anxiety, or panic attacks; wards off negative thinking, eliminates worry and doubt when faced with chaos or confusion. Absorbs misfortune, sorrow or seemingly impossible obstacles, hold faceted or natural points of Smoky Quartz in each hand pointed down toward the ground, then consciously release these negative energies to Mother Earth for cleansing and repurposing. For more information please see Crystal Properties.